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2025 Virginia Library Association Scholarship Applications Open

Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

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The Virginia Library Association will award three scholarships for students pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science at ALA-accredited schools. Each scholarship is worth $3,000. Funds may not be applied to student loans or as a reimbursement for past credits.

The eligibility requirements for VLA Scholarships are:

  • Residence in the state of Virginia or currently employed in a Virginia Library.
  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Acceptance by, or currently enrolled in, an American Library Association accredited library school. Must be earning a Master of Library Science Degree. 
  • Membership in the Virginia Library Association
  • For the Clara Stanley VLA Professional Associates Forum Scholarship: current employment at a Virginia library is required.

Awards will be determined based on an applicant's evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship in Virginia, financial need, potential for outstanding achievement in the library profession, and academic excellence.

In order to be considered, your application must include two professional references. One of the two references is strongly recommended to be a librarian or other information professional.

The Scholarship committee will review the applications. You will be notified of the Committee’s decisions in April 2025. Scholarship winners are celebrated at the annual VLA Conference, to be held in Richmond, VA on October 1-3, 2025. This year's winners will receive a total of two fully paid nights at the conference hotel to attend —an invaluable opportunity for professional growth and networking.