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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:

  1. 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.
  2. David H. Clift Scholarship

    • Offers $3,000 to U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
  3. Christopher Hoy Scholarship

    • Provides $5,000 to U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
  4. Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship

    • Designed to address the under-representation of racially and ethnically diverse librarians within library technology.
    • Supports students pursuing an MLIS.
  5. 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.
  6. Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship

    • Open to library support staff pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
  7. Mary V. Gaver Scholarship

    • For MLS students specializing in youth services in an ALA-accredited program.
  8. Young Adult Services Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship

    • Open to ALA or library-support staffers pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.