HBCU Startups and MLIS Scholarships - sgml/signature GitHub Wiki
##Startups
- https://www.meetup.com/topics/hbcu-alumni/
- https://www.morehouse.edu/newscenter/morehouse-to-partner-with-top-tech-talent-firms-in-coding-bootcamp.html
- https://blackfounders.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Microfinance
- http://www.startupatlanta.com/about
- https://urbangeekz.com/
- https://www.americaninno.com/atlanta/newsletters/
- https://www.hbcustartup.com/
- https://hbcutimes.com/
- https://peopleofcolorintech.com/
Scholarships
- https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-middle-school-students/
- https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/scholarships-list/
MLIS
Grants and Scholarships for MLIS from ALA-Accredited Programs
There are several grants and scholarships available for pursuing a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program. Here are some notable options:
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ALA Scholarship Program
- The American Library Association (ALA) provides over $300,000 annually for studies toward master's degrees in library and information science from ALA-accredited programs.
- Scholarships are available for various categories, including general scholarships, scholarships for underrepresented groups, and scholarships for library support staff.
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David H. Clift Scholarship
- Offers $3,000 to U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
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Christopher Hoy Scholarship
- Provides $5,000 to U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
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Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship
- Designed to address the under-representation of racially and ethnically diverse librarians within library technology.
- Supports students pursuing an MLIS.
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Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship
- Offers an annual scholarship of $4,000 to U.S./Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing an MLS specializing in public library services in an ALA-accredited program.
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Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship
- Open to library support staff pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
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Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
- For MLS students specializing in youth services in an ALA-accredited program.
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Young Adult Services Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
- Open to ALA or library-support staffers pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.