ABAA Scholarship (Elisabeth Woodburn Fund)
Forecasted
The ABAA Scholarship (Elisabeth Woodburn Fund) from Rare Book School supports ABAA members to study book history and related fields through full tuition for one Rare Book School course.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual award; covers full tuition for one Rare Book School course (exact value set by ABAA and may vary).
Summary: Supports ABAA members and their employees with tuition for Rare Book School courses to promote professional development in the antiquarian bookselling field.
Key Information: Administered by ABAA; applicants must follow ABAA’s procedures and be affiliated as a full/associate member or employee.
Description
The ABAA Scholarship (Elisabeth Woodburn Fund) provides annual tuition support for Rare Book School (RBS) courses, aiming to increase access and professional development opportunities for members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and their employees. Funded by the Elisabeth Woodburn Fund and administered by the ABAA, the scholarship is designed to promote ongoing engagement with the study of books, manuscripts, and historical materials by making RBS’s renowned educational offerings more accessible to the antiquarian bookselling community. Recipients must apply through the ABAA and follow their specific application process and eligibility guidelines.
