[AL-Directors] Fw: ACRL OR Call for Scholarship Applications is open

[FUQUA Ross * SLO]

Hello Oregon academic library leaders,

Please share this scholarship opportunity (below) with your staff!
Cheers!


Ross Fuqua, MA, MLIS (he/him)

Data & Digital Projects Consultant

State Library of Oregon

ross.fuqua at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:ross.fuqua at slo.oregon.gov> | 971-375-3551

northwestdigitalheritage.org

Schedule a time to meet<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/9a8c2bc6947342fba87c7e7a3d0589d8@slo.oregon.gov?anonymous&ep=plink>

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ACRL-OR Seeks Applications for Scholarships for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Scholarship Description
ACRL-OR is pleased to sponsor scholarships to support the work of Oregon academic library employees. Up to $1,500 is available for the 2025-2026 year, with individual award amounts determined by the ACRL Scholarship Committee. Applications are reviewed during the academic year until funds are depleted.
Uses: The ACRL-OR Scholarship may be used for the following:

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Conference attendance (such as but not limited to OLA, ACRL-OR/WA Joint, Online Northwest or another conference)
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Workshops
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Courses
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Seminars
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Other learning opportunities (including eLearning)
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Creation of programming, such as a workshop, conference, or pre-conference
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Collaborative research projects
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Other academic library-related pursuits
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Something we haven’t listed!

Eligibility: All Oregon academic library employees are eligible to apply. For collaborative projects, at least one applicant needs to work at an Oregon academic library. Preference will be given to ACRL-OR members in good standing and to those who have not previously received this award. Applications should demonstrate meaningful connection to their library responsibilities, information literacy, or advocacy for libraries in Oregon.
Requirements: Completed online application<https://forms.gle/13zZK8i7t7f2KL3H9> (https://forms.gle/13zZK8i7t7f2KL3H9).
How to apply: Complete the online application<https://forms.gle/13zZK8i7t7f2KL3H9> (https://forms.gle/13zZK8i7t7f2KL3H9).
Evaluation: Nominations will be evaluated based on the rubric available here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPpUrFqixBNqvkjJ1Su6PnPCnpRtf4uR1de1V5t7DPM/edit?usp=sharing>.
Timeline:

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January 26: Call for proposals opens
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March 2, 2026: Deadline for proposals
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March 16, 2026: Awardees notified

Click here<https://acrloregon.org/awards-scholarships/scholarships/scholarship-winners/> for a list of past awardees. For questions about ACRL-OR scholarships, please email acrlor at olaweb.org.
ACRL OR Scholarship Committee
Jane Nichols
Beth Caldwell
Kim Olson-Charles
Lori Walmsley

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