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School Library System - Becoming a School Librarian (DCMO BOCES): Scholarships & Grants

Being a school librarian is one of the best jobs in the world! Use this guide to learn what school librarians do and what the education and certification requirements are.

SCHOLARSHIPS

American Library Association Scholarships
Ann Gibson Scholarship (New York Library Association)
This scholarship is a $1,000 award given annually by the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association.
Beta Phi Mu Scholarships and Fellowships
Five scholarships and the Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship are awarded annually by this honor society for librarians.
Lake Placid Educational Foundation/NYLA - Dewey Scholarship

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Syracuse University Merit-based Awards - Master's and Certified Students
Students who apply before Feb. 1 are given priority consideration. Notification is via email between March and May.

Some of the awards include:

25% Tuition Award for New York State Residents. Preparing Librarians for High-Needs Schools Scholarship. 25% Tuition Award for Library Employees.

This project is administered by the South Central Regional Library Council.