American Library Association (ALA) Scholarships

A comprehensive PDF table comparing eligibility, award amounts, and specific requirements for various ALA-affiliated scholarships.

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DeadlineMarch 1 st; Next year's application will be available September 1, 2026

Award amount$2,500; $5,000; $3,000; $8,000; $6,500; $1,500; $6,000; $7,000

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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ALA Scholarship Requirements Comparison

A PDF document comparing ALA scholarship requirements, including eligibility, award amounts, citizenship, and other criteria for various scholarships.

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Award amount

$2,500

Eligibility

Persons with disabilities; General; Library support staff; Library youth services; Children's librarianship; Young Adult Librarianship

Requirements

U.S. or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency; NCATE accredited programs; MAX 12 semester hours; Personal statement; Three references; Medical documentation (ALA Century)

Application materials

Personal statement; Three references; Medical documentation; Acceptance or application acknowledgement; Letter/statement from library school

Important dates

Payments in Sept/Jan; Payments in Aug (Christian Larew)

Documents

Scholarship comparison PDF

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