Student Scholarship Award, Association of Jewish Librarians
Posted February 27, 2024
Description:
The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to offer a combined academic scholarship with conference subvention. An academic scholarship of $3000 will be awarded to a student enrolled in or accepted into a graduate school of library and information science, in combination with a conference subvention award (not to exceed $2000) for attending the Association of Jewish Libraries annual conference in San Diego in June 2024. Free full conference registration is included.
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 attendance is required. AJL membership is not required for eligibility.
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.