Dr. Bernard Vavrek Conference Scholarship for LIS Students, The Association for Rural & Small Libraries

Posted April 7, 2025

Description

Available to both ARSL members and non-members currently enrolled in Library and Information Science (LIS) courses. This conference scholarship is named in honor of the founder of ARSL’s precursor organization, the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship at Clarion University in Pennsylvania. Dr. Vavrek paved the way for the ARSL of today by dedicating his time to cultivating a fuller understanding of the uniqueness of small and rural libraries — a vision that guides our organization to this day.

Eligibility Requirements

Current part-time or full-time student taking Library and Information Science classes
First-time conference attendee (not counting virtual attendance)

Award

One year of ARSL membership
Complimentary registration
Three nights stay in a conference hotel
$500 travel reimbursements

How to Apply

Visit https://www.arsl.org/arsl-scholarships to see full listing and apply.

The deadline to apply is 4/21/2025

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