Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
AILA offers scholarships to Native American students pursuing degrees in library and information science. This supports the development of Native librarians and information professionals.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: Native American
- Enrolled or accepted into an ALA-accredited Master's in Library & Information Science (MLIS) program
Required Materials
- Application form
- Tribal enrollment verification
- Transcripts
- Essay
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications typically open in April. Deadline is usually June 1. Notifications in July.
Tips
Articulate your passion for library science and how you envision contributing to tribal libraries or serving Native communities through information access. Highlight relevant experience.