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Nebraska Library Association Louise A. Nixon Scholarship

Nebraska Library Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
312
Days
April 22 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Nebraska Library Association Louise A. Nixon Scholarship
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Description

The Louise A. Nixon Scholarship Fund was established to help each recipient reach Nixon's goals of dedication and vision. This scholarship supports students who pursue graduate-level library education. Applicants must be accepted to either (a) an ALA-accredited graduate school of library/information science, or (b) a school library/library media graduate program/endorsement accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) that also meets ALA/AASL curriculum guidelines. Applicants must also be (a) a resident of Nebraska or an employee of a Nebraska library for at least one year, and (b) a member of NLA or NSLA at the time of application. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate the best potential for employment in Nebraska libraries after graduation. Previous recipients of the Louise A. Nixon Scholarship are not eligible to reapply. One letter of recommendation, less than a year old, is required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Nebraska
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Library and Information Sciences
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with Nebraska Library Association

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of acceptance or enrollment in an ALA/AASL-accredited graduate program
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
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Contact
Executive Director
nlaexecutivedirector@nebraskalibraries.org
Address P.O. Box 21756
Lincoln, NE 68542-1756