Student Scholarship

In order to encourage students to train for and enter the field of Judaica librarianship, the Association of Jewish Libraries awards a scholarship of $1000 to a student attending or planning to attend a graduate school of library and information science. Prospective candidates should have an interest in, and demonstrate a potential for, pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship.

Contributing to the AJL Scholarship Fund
Contributions to the scholarship fund are gratefully accepted. If they are bestowed in someone's honor or memory, a card will be sent to the individual or family. Checks may be sent to Sarah Barnard at this address:

     Sarah Barnard
     Hebrew Union College Klau Library
     3101 Clifton Ave.
     Cincinnati, OH 45220
     Phone: 513-487-3282
     Fax: 513-221-0519

Eligibility for an AJL Scholarship
Students accepted in an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent (see application form for details) for the next academic year or students planning to continue their studies into the next academic year.

Evidence must be presented showing acceptance from a graduate school of library and information science, or evidence that indicates that studies will continue through the next academic year.

Applicants must provide documentation showing participation in Judaic studies at an academic or less formal level and/or experience working in Judaica libraries.

Applicants are also asked to submit a brief statement highlighting the extent of their participation in Judaic studies, in libraries, and other relevant experiences and relating how they feel their involvement in such activities might be reflected in their future career in library and information science.

Applying for an AJL Scholarship
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should complete the application form online and forward it by email, and submit necessary documentation via regular mail to Shulamith Berger:

     Shulamith Berger
     Curator of Special Collections
     Yeshiva University
     500 W. 185th St.
     New York, NY 10033
     Phone: 212-960-5451
     Fax: 212-960-0066

FINAL DATE FOR SUBMITTING ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: April 4, 2012.