The Begun Scholarship, named in memory of former librarian Betty Begun, supports continuing library school students who have demonstrated a commitment to becoming children's or young adult librarians in a California public library. Applicants must be a continuing student enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's of library and information science or information studies program (applications from students at institutions actively seeking accreditation are also welcome); complete all core coursework by the end of the current academic year; show evidence of a commitment to becoming a children's or young adult librarian in a California public library (students planning to become school librarians are not eligible).