Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The ALA Spectrum Scholarship program recruits and provides scholarships to students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, including African Americans, to assist them with obtaining a graduate degree and leadership positions within the profession and ALA.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified, but strong academic record expected
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american
- Must be a master's student in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) at an ALA-accredited program.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Official transcript
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Resume
Timeline
Applications open in November. Deadline is March 1. Winners notified in June.
Tips
Your essay should demonstrate your commitment to diversity in librarianship and your vision for contributing to the field.