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Western University (Faculty of Information and Media Studies) · Canada

MLIS Fellowship for Black and Indigenous Students

Awaiting next round

Three terms of MLIS tuition and fees at Western, plus a paid two-term co-op at Western Libraries. Two a year.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Tuition and fees for 3 terms, plus a paid co-op (up to 1,120 hours)
Listed deadline
Last deadline July 1, 2026; offered for 2025-26 and 2026-27 so far
Who can apply
Students. Indigenous applicants and projects are a priority.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
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
Black or Indigenous Canadian citizens or permanent residents accepted into Western's hybrid MLIS program (London, Ontario) for the fall term.

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.
  • Black or Indigenous Canadian citizens or permanent residents accepted into Western's hybrid MLIS program (London, Ontario) for the fall term.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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