Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship - Library and Information Technology

Organization: American Library Association- click here to apply

Application Deadline: 03/01/2025

Overview: The Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship aims to address the under-representation of racially and ethnically diverse librarians in library technology. It supports students pursuing a graduate degree in Library and Information Science at an ALA-accredited institution. The scholarship provides $5,000 toward graduate education and $1,500 to attend the Spectrum Leadership Institute during the ALA Annual Conference.

Key Information:

• Location: Various locations (must attend an ALA-accredited program)

• Modality: In-person or online as per the selected graduate program

• Compensation: $5,000 scholarship plus $1,500 for conference attendance

• Estimated Time Commitment: Minimum of two classes per semester while receiving scholarship funds

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Identify as American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an ALA-accredited or AASL-recognized program by September 1 (fall semester)

• Must maintain full- or part-time status and a minimum course load of two classes per semester