American Library Association
American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Scholarship
This scholarship program supports racial and ethnic minority students, including Black and African American students, who are pursuing careers in librarianship. It covers full-time or part-time graduate study in ALA-accredited programs.
Award
$5,000
Deadline
March 1 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due March 1 – next cycle expected
Library studiesInformation studies
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must identify as a racial or ethnic minority, including Black/African American
- Must be a full-time or part-time student attending an ALA-accredited graduate program in library or information studies
How to apply
- Go to the ALA Spectrum Scholarship application page
- Complete the online application forms and submit before the annual deadline
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum/apply
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