PO Box 1738
Hampton, VA 23669
URL: http://www.bcala.org

E.J. Josey Scholarship Award

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Two unrestricted grants of $2,000 to be awarded annually to African-American students enrolled in, or accepted by, ALA accredited programs. Applicants are judged on the basis of application essays of 1,000 to 1,200 words discussing issues, problems, or challenges facing library service to minority populations such as African-Americans, and other supporting documentation submitted for review by the scholarship committee. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: African American.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $4,000. To Apply: Required: essay. Deadline: 12/13.