MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students

Specific majors

Academic

Overview

A scholarship of up to $5,000 is awarded annually to a student who shows excellence in scholarship and potential for accomplishment in health sciences librarianship. The applicant must be a member of an underrepresented group (Black or African-American, Latinx, Asian, Aboriginal, North American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander), entering a master's program at an American Library Association (ALA)–accredited graduate library school or, have completed no more than one-half of the academic requirements of the graduate program. The applicant must be a citizen of or have permanent residence in either the United States or Canada. Two letters of reference, official transcripts and a copy of your library school’s catalog or web page, are required to apply.

Status

Closed

Deadline

🗓 November 15, 2024

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.mlanet.org

What you'll need

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!