ALA Century Scholarship
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies
Award: $2500 – $2500
Deadline: March 1.
To fund services or accommodations that are either not provided by law or otherwise by the university that will enable the student or students to successfully complete the course of study for a Master's in Library Science and become a library or information studies professional. Qualifications: Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada and must have a disability; will enable the student or students to successfully complete the course of study for a Master’s or Doctorate in Library Science and become a library or information studies professional; Century Scholarship applicants must provide medical documentation of their disability or disabilities, services, or accommodations and/or services the applicant would need for their studies, demonstrate the need for financial assistance and be citizens of the United States or Canada. Documentation should identify the applicant's disability and how it affects his or her ability to complete a course of study. Any additional supporting documents are welcome. Documentation is only used to determine eligibility for the scholarship, and will remain confidential. Selection criteria: Proof of disability and need for financial assistance. How to apply: Application form is available online. Focus: Library and archival sciences.