Student Scholarship + Conference Subvention, Association of Jewish Libraries
Posted April 14, 2023
Description
The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to offer a combined academic scholarships with conference subvention. An academic scholarship of $1000 to a student enrolled or accepted in a graduate school of library and information science, in combination with a conference subvention award for attending the Association of Jewish Libraries annual conference. Free full conference registration is included. This year’s AJL conference will be virtual.
Prospective candidates should have knowledge of and interest in Jewish studies, and demonstrate the potential, ability, and intention of pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship.
The Association of Jewish Libraries awards scholarships to promising students with a history of participating in Judaic studies or libraries and accepted into or attending an accredited graduate school of library and information science. This scholarship is merit-based rather than needs-based. AJL welcomes and highly encourages award recipients’ involvement in the organization through volunteer and mentorship opportunities. Awardees who attend the conference will additionally benefit from special programming geared toward first-time attendees and networking with librarians at all career stages and specializations.
Free full conference registration is included and encouraged.
Eligibility
AJL membership is not required for eligibility.
You must provide proof of acceptance for the next academic year or proof of current enrollment in one of the following:
- An ALA accredited library school in the United States or Canada
- An accredited library school in either the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand
- Graduate library school programs in Israel
Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via regular surface mail, will be accepted as documentation.
AND
Documentation showing
- Completion of Jewish Studies courses at an academic level or
- Extensive participation in less formal Jewish Studies or
- Experience working in Judaica libraries or
- Any combination of the above
AND
A short statement of 200/300 words highlighting the extent of your participation in Judaic studies, in libraries, and other relevant experiences. Relate how you feel your involvement in such activities might be reflected in your future career in library and information science. The personal statement should be submitted through the application form.
AND
An academic or professional letter of recommendation attesting to your academic interest in Judaica librarianship and/or your professional experience working in the (or related) field/s.
Please note that you may apply for this scholarship more than once but you may receive it only once during your graduate library school career.
Applying for an AJL Scholarship
Students who wish to apply for this scholarship and conference subvention should submit to the Scholarship co-chair by Thursday, April 20, 2023:
- Completed online application or download application form to send via email to [email protected].
- Documentation of acceptance or enrollment in one of the qualified graduate library school programs mentioned above. Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via email or uploaded via the online form.
- Documentation of Jewish studies completed at an academic or less formal level or of experience working in Judaica libraries. Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via email or uploaded via the online form, will be accepted as documentation.
- Personal statement as a Word, RTF, or PDF document, submitted via email or uploaded via the online form to the Scholarship co-chair.
Please submit a short statement (200/300 words) highlighting the extent of your participation in Judaic studies, in libraries, and other relevant experiences. Relate how you feel your involvement in such activities might be reflected in your future career in library and information science.
Submit application and supporting materials online or send via email to: scholarship@jewishlibraries.org.
FINAL DATE FOR SUBMITTING ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Thursday, April 20, 2023..
Contributing to the AJL Scholarship Fund
Contributions to the scholarship fund are gratefully accepted. If they are bestowed in someone’s honor or memory, a card will be sent to the individual or family.
Contributions may be made online at https://jewishlibraries.org/donation/ (specify Student Scholarship Fund) or by check sent to AJL at this address:
Association of Jewish Libraries
Attn: AJL Treasurer
PO Box 1118
Teaneck, NJ 07666