REFORMA Scholarship

About Scholarship

Since 1971, REFORMA has supported the active recruitment of bilingual and bicultural librarians to meet the information needs of the Spanish-speaking community. The REFORMA Scholarship provides financial assistance to encourage and enable Latinos and/or Spanish speakers to pursue or advance a career in Library and Information Science. Any current or newly entering graduate library school student (MLS or PhD) may apply for these scholarships. The applicant must provide proof of enrollment to an ALA-accredited library school. Full-time status is not a requirement. The scholarship is open to students who qualify for graduate study in Library and Information Science who are Spanish-speakers or interested in serving Latinos or the Spanish-speaking. Applicants must attend or plan on attending an ALA-accredited library school. Applicants must show evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship and the potential for high academic standing. Applicants already enrolled in graduate school must have two semesters of work remaining before they get their degree. They should also have grades of a B or better. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of and desire to serve the Spanish-speaking community. The recipients must display character and leadership, which are essential for success both as a student and as a professional. Preference is given to applicants who plan on serving Hispanic/Latinos and the Spanish-speaking community. Applicants must submit two letters of reference from professors, employers, librarians or other professionals (excluding family) who are well acquainted with the applicant's educational background, intellectual abilities, and personal character. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Offered by: REFORMA