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ILF Scholarship OpportunitiesThe Indiana Library Federation maintains certain funds to support library education and training. Scholarship amounts may vary from year to year, depending upon fund availability and student needs. Monetary awards and scholarships are managed and awarded based on donor intent and include specific criteria and expectations for reporting outcomes to ILF. Check out our past scholarship winners! Scholarships for Higher EducationEsther Schlundt Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship provides scholarship funding for one or more applicants entering or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate degree program in library and information science or seeking a Library Technical Assistant Associate Degree (until Ivy Tech phases out) or enrolled in courses in an approved public library certification program. This scholarship is typically awarded in the amount of up to $1,000 for students pursuing the graduate degree and up to $750 for students seeking the Library Assistant Associate degree/public library certification courses, depending upon hours enrolled. Sue Marsh Weller Memorial Scholarship FundProvides funding for at least one scholarship for applicants entering or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited program of graduate study specializing in children's librarianship with plans to work with children or youth. This scholarship is typically awarded in the amount of up to $1,000 depending upon hours enrolled. William Gresh Memorial ScholarshipProvides funding for at least one scholarship applicant entering or currently enrolled in a program to receive educational certification in the field of Library Media Services. This scholarship is typically awarded in the amount of up to $1,000 is awarded to use toward an MLS/MLIS, depending upon hours enrolled. Review the required elements on the scholarship signature sheet, complete, and submit to [email protected] (Word document available upon request). Then fill out the application. Scholarship for Professional DevelopmentDavid Dickey Continuing Education AwardAwarded to individuals who are new to the academic library profession and seeking support for continuing their education. An award of up to $250 may be provided each year to attend a professional conference, such as the ILF Annual Conference, or to obtain additional training. Indiana Library Federation membership is not required. Previous recipients of this award may reapply. Learn more about all the scholarships here. Getting Started
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