Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
AILA offers scholarships to Native American students pursuing master's degrees in library and information science. The aim is to increase Indigenous representation in the library profession and promote culturally relevant services.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: native-american
- Enrolled member of a federally recognized US tribe
- Enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's program in library and information science
Required Materials
- Application form
- Tribal enrollment verification
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in April. Deadline June 1. Notifications in July.
Tips
Emphasize your interest in tribal libraries, archives, or how you plan to serve Native communities through library science. Membership in AILA is beneficial.