March 1, 2027
ALA Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
Direct application
$3,000
Eligibility
Major
Library Information Science
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
U.S. or Canadian citizens and permanent residents pursuing an MLS with a youth services specialization at an ALA-accredited program may apply. You must not have completed more than 12 semester hours toward the degree before June 1 of the award year.
The annual scholarship is $3,000.
Submit a complete ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse online application with a personal statement, three references, and official sealed transcripts by March 1.
The award honors past ALA president Mary V. Gaver, a Rutgers professor who advanced library youth services.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Complete ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse online application
- Personal statement
- Three professional references
- Official sealed transcripts
- Single online ALA Scholarship Program application (one application covers all ALA scholarships)
- Three professional reference forms submitted online by the March 1 deadline
- Official transcripts from bachelor's degree institution and any master's-level work
- Statement should address and name the specific scholarship being applied for
- Optional but recommended: Professional Activities and Leadership Skills application sections
- Eligibility: U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident pursuing an MLS degree specializing in youth services at an ALA-accredited program