ALA Scholarships 2024 Intake Now Open

If you’re pursuing a master’s degree in library science or school library media, great news: the American Library Association (ALA) is offering over $300,000 in scholarships to support students like you! Whether you’re interested in public, children’s, or youth librarianship, federal librarianship, new media, or library automation, these scholarships can help ease the financial burden of graduate school.

Scholarship Details

• Amounts: Scholarships range from $2,500 to $8,000 per student per year.
• Areas of Focus: Scholarships are available for those specializing in areas such as:
  • Children’s librarianship
  • Public librarianship
  • Youth librarianship
  • Federal librarianship
  • New media and library automation

In addition to these fields, the ALA also offers scholarships specifically for people of color, individuals with disabilities, and current library employees who have yet to earn an MLS.

Eligibility

To apply, you must be enrolled in a master’s level program in library and information science accredited by the ALA. If you’re pursuing school librarianship, the program must meet the ALA’s curriculum guidelines for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Be sure to check out the guidelines and application requirements on the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) website.

Key Dates

The application window is open annually from September 2024 to March 2025, and this year’s deadline is March 1, 2025. It’s a great opportunity to secure some financial support for your studies, but you’ll want to get your application in early!

How to Apply?

Start by reviewing the application instructions and requirements on the ALA Scholarship page https://www.ala.org/news/2024/09/ala-2025-scholarship-application-now-open.