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Maximum Amount
$8,000 -
Application Deadline
March 01, 2024 -
Number Of Awards
2 -
Contact
Scholarship Committee
American Library Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60611
scholarships@ala.org -
Website Address
https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/scholarships -
Scholarship Description
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. From creative programming and best practices to continuing education and professional connections—ALSC members are innovators in the field of children's library service. Throughout their generosity, the Association for Library Service to Children offers numerous scholarships to library science majors.ADVERTISEMENT
The Frederic G. Melcher Scholarship provides financial assistance for the professional education of those who intend to pursue an MLS degree and who plan to work in children's librarianship. This work may be serving children up to and including the age of 14 in any type of library. Up to two scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarship is made possible by ALSC through generous contributions from librarians, professional associates, friends, and others in the book world, as tribute to Frederic G. Melcher, who was a leader in promoting better books for children.
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