ABAA Scholarship (Elisabeth Woodburn Fund)
The ABAA Scholarship (Elisabeth Woodburn Fund) supports advanced bibliographical study at Rare Book School for antiquarian booksellers and their employees.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (anticipated/projected; confirm with ABAA)
Funding Amounts: Covers tuition for one Rare Book School course; number and value of awards set annually by ABAA.
Summary: Annual scholarship supporting ABAA members and their employees with tuition for Rare Book School courses.
Key Information: Application process and terms are administered by ABAA; confirm details before applying.
Description
The ABAA Scholarship (Elisabeth Woodburn Fund) is an annual award funded by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and administered independently by ABAA. Its sole purpose is to support the professional development of ABAA members and their employees by covering tuition for Rare Book School (RBS) courses. The scholarship draws on the Elisabeth Woodburn Fund and is intended to foster expertise in the antiquarian book trade through participation in RBS’s intensive bibliographical training programs. All application procedures, award terms, and eligibility requirements are set by ABAA.
