Louise A. Nixon Scholarship

Nebraska Library Association

Deadline: May 1, 2026

To support Nebraska librarians pursuing graduate degrees. Qualifications: Applicants must be a resident of Nebraska or an employee of a Nebraska library for at least one year, and a member of NLA or NSLA at the time of application; must be accepted to either an ALA-accredited graduate school of library/information science, or a school library/library media graduate program/endorsement accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) that also meets ALA/AASL curriculum guidelines; previous recipients are not eligible to reapply. Selection criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate the best potential for employment in Nebraska libraries after graduation. How to apply: Applicant must submit online application form; include proof of acceptance or enrollment in an ALA/AASL accredited graduate program (as described in the first criteria) for the period of the award; current resume or vitae; one letter of recommendation, less than a year old; personal statement explaining (a) why are applicant's the best candidate to receive the scholarship, and (b) applicant's professional goals, both after graduation and long-term. Focus: Library and archival sciences.

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