​Sarah Rebecca Reed Scholarship

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The 2021 Beta Phi Mu scholarship season is now CLOSED. ​​​The Beta Phi Mu Scholarship Review Committee meets during May and recipients are announced at the Beta Phi Mu Business Meeting and Member Reception held in conjunction with the ALA Annual Meeting in June. The 2022 scholarship application season will open November 15, 2021 and run through March 15, 2022.
DUE TO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS, THE REED SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT BE AWARDED IN 2022.

Description

The Reed scholarship is awarded annually to a student beginning library/information studies in an ALA accredited program.

Requirements:

1. Applicant must have been admitted to a graduate program in Library and Information Studies accredited by the American Library Association and have completed no more than 12 credits by the application deadline.
2. One page autobiography. Applicants are judged upon several factors but the autobiographical piece is of prime importance.
3. Up-to-date transcripts from all institutions of higher learning.
4. Three letters of recommendation from academic instructors, employers, and/or supervisors of paid or volunteer work experience.
5. Current Resume or Vita.

NOTE: All required documents must be submitted online.

Amount Awarded:
$2,250 each

Number of Awards:
Up to two. In 2019, one Reed Scholarship was awarded.

To Apply:
The 2021 scholarship application period is now CLOSED. ​DUE TO BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS, THE REED SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT BE AWARDED IN 2022.

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