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Nebraska Library Association Louise A. Nixon Scholarship

Nebraska Library Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
134
Days
May 1 2026
Application Deadline
No
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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 full- or part-time graduate-level library education. One award per person is given. Scholarship applicants must deserve the award. Applicants must be accepted to either an ALA-accredited graduate school of library/information science, or 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 resident of Nebraska or an employee of a Nebraska library for at least one year. 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. 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
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
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Contact nlaexecutivedirector@nebraskalibraries.org
Address P.O. Box 21756
Lincoln, NE 68542-1756