Scholarship Description
An annual scholarship of $2,500 that funds services or accommodation for a library school student(s) with disabilities admitted to an ALA-accredited library school. The scholarship will 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. Formerly administered by ASCLA. The Century Scholarship is currently being administered by the ALA HRDR office.
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.
Year of Need: 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: 1
Min Award:
Max Award: 2,500
Deadline: 2022-12-31
Website: http://www.ala.org/
Sponsoring Organization
American Library Association
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Contact Person:
Phone: 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4279
Fax:
Web: http://www.ala.org/
Email:
