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Now accepting scholarship applications – deadline is May 26, 2025

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The Manitoba Library Association awards three annual scholarships to Manitoba students enrolled in Library and Information Studies graduate level programs.

Questions can be directed to the Scholarships committee: awards@mla.mb.ca 
More information is available on our website here: https://mla.mb.ca/scholarships-and-awards/scholarships/ 

The following scholarships are available:

Jean Thorunn Law Scholarship

The Jean Thorunn Law Scholarship is available to eligible applicants who have worked in a Manitoba library and who choose to further their career by pursuing a graduate program in Library and Information science. Applicants must have been engaged in recent library work in Manitoba for twelve months.

John Edwin Bissett Scholarship

The John Edwin Bissett Scholarship is available to eligible undergraduates of the University of Manitoba who are pursuing a graduate program in Library and Information Science. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba.

Marilyn J. Hernandez Scholarship

The Marilyn J. Hernandez Scholarship is available to eligible applicants who are residents of Manitoba and are pursuing a master’s or PhD in an accredited library and information program.

For more information and to apply see the following files: