Library Sciences Scholarships

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$8,000
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ALSC Frederic G. Melcher Scholarship

American Library Association awards the Frederic G. Melcher Scholarship of $8,000 to two undergraduate and graduate students pursuing an MLS degree and planning a career in library services for children.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2024
Application Deadline
March 1, 2025
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$8,000
2 Award Winners
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$8,000
4 Award Winners

The Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship

The American Library Association offers Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship awards of $8,000 to four students pursuing an MLS or advanced degree for a career in library service.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2024
Application Deadline
March 1, 2025
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$8,000
4 Award Winners
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$5,000–$6,500
60 Award Winners

ALA Spectrum Scholarship

The ALA Spectrum Scholarship annually rewards 60 students from minority and backward classes who are interested in graduate studies in library and information science.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2024
Application Deadline
March 1, 2025
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$5,000–$6,500
60 Award Winners
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$2,500
3 Award Winners

Edna Yelland Minority Scholarship

The California Library Association offers $2,500 to three California minority graduate students pursuing a graduate degree program in library and information science at one of the ALA-accredited universities.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
May 15, 2025
Application Deadline
July 23, 2025
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$2,500
3 Award Winners