DLA

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.

Contact Katie McDonough Chair of the DLA Scholarships, Awards & Citations Committee, or any member of the Executive Board with questions.

DLA Scholarships

Library Certification, Master’s, or Doctoral Degrees

• Helen H. Bennett Scholarship
• Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship

DDL-DLA Application Form (use for both)
Due Date: April 1 each year

High School Juniors and Seniors

• Linda Walge Penman Scholarship
• Due Date: April 1 each year
• Application Form: Linda Walge Penman Application

Other Scholarship/Incentive Opportunities

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

• Amount: Varies
• Application information: Delaware Libraries Professional Development LibGuide
• Application:
• Due Date: April 1 – June 1 each year

University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press

• Student Assistant Scholarship, 2023 – 2024 – TDB
• Scholarship Information
• Awards & Citations

View list of previous DLA Scholarship Recipients