E.J. Josey Scholarship Award

Name:        
E.J. Josey Scholarship Award

Deadline:    
October 31 

Value:        
$2,000

Number:    
Two

Requirements / Eligibility:    
Open to current MLIS students who are African American citizens of the U.S. or Canada.  

Awarded for an essay of 1,000-1,200 words discussing issues, problems, or challenges facing library service to minority populations such as African Americans.  The specific theme is chosen by BCALA, and changes yearly.  See website for details.

Donor:        
Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA)

Application:    
The essay must be submitted electronically to the E. J. Josey Scholarship Committee at bbeal@mcc.cc.ms.us.

Website:     
http://www.bcala.org/awards/joseyapps.htm

Last updated:
August 2011