2026 Scholarship: Tuition

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Academic Institution (including City/State/Country) in which you are enrolled *

Name of Degree *

Anticipated Date of Graduation *

Additional Funding (check if applicable)

I am receiving any additional financial assistance for my degree program, not including loans?

If you checked above, please describe the additional financial assistance.

Previous Funding (check if applicable)

I have previously received funding from SLA or ASIS&T? This includes funding from an SLA Community, or an ASIS&T SIG or Chapter.

If you checked above, please describe...

• Amount of funding received
• Date funding was received
• Purpose of the funding
• Funding entity

Other Anticipated Awards (check if applicable)

I have applied for, or do you intend to apply for, another ASIS&T-sponsored scholarship or financial award in 2026, including those sponsored by any ASIS&T Chapter or SIG?

If you checked above, please indicate the name of the scholarship and the entity offering it.

Proof of enrollment *

Please upload documentation that proves you are enrolled in your academic program.

20MB max

Receipt *

Please upload a copy of your receipt of payment for the currently enrolled course(s)

20MB max

Current Resume/CV *

Please upload your current resume or CV

20MB max

Essay *

Please upload an essay of 500 - 1000 words about how receiving this scholarship will benefit your career in librarianship/information science and your interest in and involvement with ASIS&T (and previously SLA if applicable). 

Generative AI tools should not be used to write the essay. All essays will be run through an AI detector and those deemed to have been written in part or in whole with AI will be disqualified.

Include your name and the degree program/school in the header of the essay.

Upload should be in Word or PDF.

20MB max

Presentation Commitment *

I commit to writing an article for Inside ASIS&T or making a webinar presentation within 6 months of receiving the scholarship funding.

Volunteer Commitment *

I commit to a volunteer role with ASIS&T SIG or Chapter, Committee, Subcommittee, or Working Group within 12 months of award.

Completion Commitment *

If I am granted a scholarship and cannot complete the coursework for the current term, I agree to notify the ASIS&T Board and return the funds, if required, depending upon circumstances.

Final Confirmation *

All statements made on this application and attached materials are true and complete.