CCBCALA is excited to offer the Charlemae Hill Rollins Scholarship. Named after outstanding African American children's librarian, writer, lecturer and educator, Charlemae Hill Rollins (1897-1979), this is a $1,000 award granted to an African American student enrolled in a graduate level library program.
The deadline to apply for the Charlemae Hill Rollins Scholarship is June 30th, 2023 extended to July 15th, 2023!
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
Be African American and a US citizen
Be enrolled in or accepted by an ALA accredited library program
Submit a 500-word essay
Be a member of CCBCALA
Be willing to serve on a CCBCALA committee for 1 year
To be considered for this award, please send:
the completed application form (found here)
a copy of your professional resume
a 500-word essay in response to the 2023 theme
proof of acceptance or enrollment in an ALA-accredited library program
2 letters of recommendation
To ccbcala@gmail.com with the subject heading: Charlemae Hill Rollins 2023 Scholarship Application: Insert Last Name by June 30th , 2023. extended to July 15th, 2023!
If you have any questions, please contact us at ccbcala@gmail.com.