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American Library Association · United States, Canada

Spectrum Scholarship

Deadline listed; check intake

US$5,000 for students from under-represented racial and ethnic groups starting an accredited library and information studies master's. Canadians can apply.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Deadline listed; check intake
Funding amount
US$5,000, plus a leadership institute
Listed deadline
March 1, 2027Applications Sept 1 to March 1
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in United States; Anywhere in Canada
Funder based in
United States
Good for
Libraries and reading, Education and training
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
Graduate school (master's or PhD)
Subject
Library, archives and information studies

Who it's intended for

Details
US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents who identify with one of ALA's listed groups, starting an ALA-accredited library and information studies master's (or an AASL-recognized school library program).

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents who identify with one of ALA's listed groups, starting an ALA-accredited library and information studies master's (or an AASL-recognized school library program).
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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