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Month: March 2026

Now accepting scholarship applications!

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Scholarships are open to Manitoba students enrolled in Library and Information Studies graduate level programs. Deadline for this year’s scholarship applications is May 4, 2026.

Apply today for one of the following:

Jean Thorunn Law Scholarship

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

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

Available to eligible applicants who are residents of Manitoba and who are pursuing a master’s or PhD in an accredited library and information program.


For more information and links to FAQs, and the applications and reference forms, please visit: mla.mb.ca/scholarships-and-awards/scholarships/

Questions can be directed to the Scholarships committee at awards@mla.mb.ca

Join us – the Manitoba Library Association is looking for a treasurer!

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MLA has a dedicated staff to take care of daily business, and assist the move from a “working” board to one that governs, guides, and provides oversight.
Staff and volunteer board members work together to implement MLA’s vision and mandate.
If interested please apply for this position here:
Have questions? Please reach out: execdirector@mla.mb.ca