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 24, 2026

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American Library Association (ALA) Scholarship Comparison Table

A three-page PDF document providing a side-by-side comparison of requirements, award amounts, and eligibility criteria for various ALA-sponsored scholarships.

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Award amount

$1,500

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship; Canadian citizenship; Permanent resident status; Library support staff; Library youth services; Children's librarianship

Requirements

Maximum 12 semester hours completed; ALA accredited program; NCATE accredited program; Personal statement; Three references; Medical documentation (for ASCLA scholarship)

Application materials

Personal statement; Three references; Letter/statement from library school (for Bound to Stay Bound Books scholarship); Medical documentation (for ASCLA scholarship)

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