MLA Grants and Scholarships Applications Are Now Open: Apply by November 2

Submitted by: Anabelle Holt

Applications are now open for MLA Grants and Scholarships!

MLA offers a wide range of grants and scholarships to support members in advancing their education, pursuing professional development, conducting research, and attending the MLA Annual Conference. This year there will be 16 conference support grants awarded! Whether you’re a student, early career librarian, or seasoned professional, there are opportunities available to support you! Please review the opportunities below or visit the MLA website for complete eligibility requirements and application details. Submit your application before November 2!

Categories and Opportunities Available

Advanced Education

• Ana D. Cleveland MLA Scholarship – For students entering or enrolled in ALA-accredited library schools.
• Gwendolyn S. Cruzat MLA Scholarship – For students entering or enrolled in ALA-accredited library schools.
• Beverly Murphy MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students – Supporting belonging within librarianship.

Professional Development

• Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant – For work benefiting the Latinx community.
• Collection Development Grant – For education in collection development and information management.
• Continuing Education Grant – For enhancing theoretical, administrative, or technical knowledge.
• Mary K. Haver Consumer Health Grant – For consumer health librarians seeking training or conference attendance.
• Hospital Libraries Grant – For clinical librarians pursuing education or research.
• Medical Informatics Grant – For career development in medical informatics.
• Harriet L. Steuernagel Grant – For dental and library professionals seeking continuing education.

Annual Conference Support

• Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Conference Grant – For in-person attendance.
• MLA ’26 Annual Conference Grants – For in-person attendance.

Research Related

• David A. Kronick & Charles W. Sargent Visiting Fellowship – For studying health sciences librarianship through visits to North American libraries.

International Opportunities

• Cunningham Memorial International Fellowship – Supports the education and training of health science librarians from outside the U.S. and Canada, funding their attendance at the MLA annual conference and supervised work in health sciences libraries.

Application Deadline: November 2

Don’t miss out! These opportunities are designed to help you thrive in your career and contribute meaningfully to the field. Visit the MLA Grants and Scholarships page to learn more and apply!

Warm regards,