Bibliographical Society of America Scholarship
Bibliographical Society of America Scholarship supports people working on bibliographical projects through Rare Book School coursework that intersects with or informs their ongoing work.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline for 2027 courses)
Funding Amounts: Tuition, including the deposit, for one in-person course, one 22-hour online course, or two short online courses; redeemable for two calendar years
Summary: Supports Rare Book School coursework that intersects with or informs an applicant’s ongoing bibliographical project.
Key Information: Scholarship selection is separate from competitive course admission and does not guarantee a course place.
Description
Rare Book School (RBS), based at the University of Virginia, awards the Bibliographical Society of America Scholarship to a candidate currently working on a bibliographical project that intersects with or is informed by an RBS course. The scholarship supports relevant coursework rather than providing separate funding for the project itself. The connection between the applicant’s ongoing work and RBS teaching defines the award’s purpose.
Supported study can take place through an in-person course or online coursework under RBS’s shared scholarship terms. RBS provides continuing education on the history of written, printed, and digital materials, bringing together students from different disciplines and skill levels. This scholarship applies only to courses administered by RBS, not courses at other rare book schools or outside programs.
