Equity Scholarship
New Jersey Library Association
Award: $8,500
Deadline: Mar 7, 2026
To increase equity and diversity in the recruitment and retention of library workers in the state of New Jersey. Qualifications: Applicant must live or work in the state of New Jersey; must identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, North African, and/or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; must be enrolled in an accredited program beginning no later than September 15, current year (Fall Semester) with full or part-time status; must be attending or accepted to attend ALA-accredited LIS graduate school; must plan to maintain a minimum course load of two classes per semester. Selection criteria: Subcommittee seeks applicants who can demonstrate academic achievement, innovation, and leadership potential. How to apply: Applicant must submit online application form; all supporting materials must be provided digitally; a personal essay up to 500 words explaining applicants choice of librarianship as a profession; a resume or CV that includes applicant's work and education history, along with any internships or volunteer work; transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (undergraduate and graduate); unofficial transcripts are acceptable and encouraged; two letters of recommendation; share the link provided in the application with two individuals within applicant's professional, business, or educational history who can comment specifically on applicant's work ethic, academic achievement, innovation, and leadership potential; applicant should ensure their recommender submits the form before the application deadline. Focus: Library and archival sciences.
Eligibility
- States: NJ