ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵScholarships for Library Support Staff

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Some scholarships available through the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵScholarship Program are geared towards individuals currently working as support staff in libraries. They include:

  • Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship - established with a donation from the founder of Quality Books, this $3,000 scholarship is open to library support staff currently working in a library.
  • Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship - named for long time ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵstaff member(1944-1991) and secretariat to the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵCouncil and Executive Board, this $3,000 scholarship is open to library support staff currently working in a library.
  • Tony B. Leisner Scholarship - established with a donation from an active ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵmember and former member of ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵCouncil, this $3,000 scholarship is open to library support staff currently working in a library.

Applicants for the Drewes, Hornback and Leisner Scholarships must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident; must attend an ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵaccredited master's program; must not have completed more than 12 semester hours or one-third of the required semester hours towards MLS/MLIS/MIS prior to June 1 of the year awarded; and must submit a complete application.

Factors considered in making these awards include:

  • academic excellence;
  • leadership; and
  • evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship.

Achievement in these areas may best be demonstrated by statements indicating the nature of library and other experience, by professional references, and by the personal statement included in the online application. PLEASE NOTE: for all scholarships in the library support staff category you will be asked to complete only one (1) personal statement during your online application.

ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵalso has general scholarships, scholarships for speciality or practice area, and scholarships for underrepresented groups. All ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵScholarships can be applied for through the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵScholarship Program.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵScholarship Clearinghouse at 1-800-545-2433 ext. 4279 or scholarships@ala.org.