Scholarships

Supporting Future Librarianship

The Delaware Library Association (DLA) offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in a library certification, ALA-accredited Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree program, as well as high school students wishing to pursue a career in librarianship or writing.

Please email scholarships@lib.de.us or any member of the Executive Board with questions.


DLA Scholarships

Library Certification, Master’s, or Doctoral Degrees

Due Date: April 1 each year
Apply at www.grantinterface.com


High School Juniors and Seniors

  • Linda Walge Penman Scholarship – This scholarship is available to Delaware junior and senior high school students who wish to pursue a career in librarianship and/or writing.
  • Due Date: April 1 each year
  • Apply at www.grantinterface.com

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Delaware Division of Libraries (DDL)
Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Scholarship

University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press


View the previous year’s Scholarships & Award Recipients