March 1, 2027

ALA Century Scholarship

Direct application

$2,500

Eligibility

Demographics
Disability
Major
Library Information Science
Education level
Graduate
Status
Canadian citizen
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

U.S. or Canadian citizens with a documented disability who need financial assistance for an ALA-accredited master's or doctoral library science program may apply for the ALA Century Scholarship.

The award is $2,500.

Apply through the single ALA online application during the September 1 to March 1 cycle, and include disability and financial-need documentation.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Disability documentation
  • Financial-need documentation
  • Apply through the single ALA online application.