Student Scholarship Award

Prospective candidates should have knowledge of and interest in Jewish studies, and demonstrate the potential, ability, and intention of pursuing a career in Judaica librarianship. 

The Association of Jewish Libraries awards scholarships to promising students with a history of participating in Judaic studies or libraries and accepted into or attending an accredited graduate school of library and information science. This scholarship is merit-based rather than needs-based. AJL welcomes and highly encourages award recipients’ involvement in the organization through volunteer and mentorship opportunities. Awardees who attend the conference will additionally benefit from special programming geared toward first-time attendees and networking with librarians at all career stages and specializations.

Free full conference registration is included and encouraged. AJL membership is not required for eligibility. 

Eligibility 

AJL membership is not required for eligibility.

You must provide proof of acceptance for the next academic year or proof of current enrollment in one of the following: 

Transcripts and/or letters on official letterhead, submitted via regular surface mail, will be accepted as documentation. 

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A short statement of 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. The personal statement should be submitted through the application form.

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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.

Please note that you may apply for this scholarship more than once but you may receive it only once during your graduate library school career. 

Applying for an AJL Scholarship  

Students who wish to apply for this scholarship and/or conference subvention should submit to the Scholarship co-chair by Thursday, May 4, 2023: 

Please submit 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. 

Submit application and supporting materials online or send via email to: scholarship@jewishlibraries.org.

FINAL DATE FOR SUBMITTING ALL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: Thursday, May 4, 2023.

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.

Contributions may be made online at https://jewishlibraries.org/donation/ (specify Student Scholarship Fund) or by check sent to AJL at this address: 

     Association of Jewish Libraries
     Attn: AJL Treasurer
     PO Box 1118
     Teaneck, NJ 07666