2026 Applications Now Open for the Core Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries

Core: Infrastructure, Leadership and Futures, a division of the American Library Association, is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between January 26, 2026, and November 13, 2026. One free seat per session is available to librarians and information professionals from developing countries.

For full information about the scholarship, including eligibility criteria and a link to the application form, please see: http://www.ala.org/core/awards-scholarships/online-course-scholarship . Applications may be submitted between December 8, 2025, and January 11, 2026.

Click this link to apply for the 2026 online course scholarship

The Core Online Courses are available to any students who want to register at a cost.

You can view the link below regarding course registration fees. 
http://www.ala.org/core/continuing-education/courses

Deadline is Sunday, January 11, 2026

The Core International Relations Committee will review all applications according to eligibility criteria and the submission of requested information. Email acceptance will be sent to a successful applicant as soon as the decision is made but no later than one week prior to the course starting date. Eligible applicants need to completely fill out the application and submit both a personal statement and a supervisor’s reference letter in order to be considered for a scholarship. The application form contains instructions for the content of the statement and letter. Please note preference will be given to applicants who have not already been awarded this scholarship, and the Committee puts the most weight on applicants’ personal statements.

For any questions regarding your application, please contact Tom Ferren at tferren@ala.org.

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