ALA David H. Clift Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$3,000
Calendar Deadline:
March 01, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
Citizenship
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Scholarship Description

The ALA David H. Clift Scholarship is an annual scholarship consisting of $3,000 to a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program. The scholarship is named for a former director of the American Library Association. Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Applicants for the ALA David H. Clift Scholarship must: Be a U.S. or Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident; Attend an ALA-accredited Master's Program; Have no more than 12 semester hours towards MLS/MLIS/MIS prior to June 1 of year the scholarship is awarded. Applicant must submit a Personal Statement and complete the online ALA application. Three references are required with the application. Must supply official academic transcripts from the institution(s) where you earned your bachelor's degree.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

American Library Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4279