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Scholarship Finder
AJL Scholarship Fund
Organization
Association of Jewish Libraries
PO Box 1118
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone Number (201)371-3255
Emails info@jewishlibraries.org
membership@jewishlibraries.org
Level of Study Graduate Degree
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To encourage students to train for, and enter, the field of Judaica librarianship.
Focus Library and archival sciences.
Qualifications Applicants must be AJL membership is not required for eligibility; must provide proof of acceptance for the next academic year or proof of current enrollment in one of the following programs leading to a master's-level degree; an ALA-accredited library school in the United States or Canada; an accredited library school in either the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand; Graduate library school programs in Israel.
Criteria Selection is based on the application.
Funds $1,000
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards Varies.
To Apply Applicants must be submit complete the online application; provide transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead showing acceptance or enrollment in one of the qualified graduate library school programs mentioned above; supply documentation of: Jewish studies completed at an academic and/or less formal level, and/or experience working in Judaica libraries; transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead an academic or professional letter of recommendation attesting to your academic interest in Judaica librarianship and/or your professional experience working in the (or related) field(s); personal statement as a Word or PDF document; a short statement (200/300 words) highlighting the extent of your participation in Judaic studies, in libraries, and other relevant experiences. Relate how you feel your involvement in such activities might be reflected in your future career in library and information science.
Deadline April 11.
Contact Email: scholarship@jewishlibraries.org.
For more information http://jewishlibraries.org
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