Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia Scholarship
Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia Scholarship supports people studying the physical book through Rare Book School courses, helping them further their work or interests.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Full tuition for an RBS course; awards generally redeemable for two calendar years
Summary: Supports applicants from all fields in studying the physical book through Rare Book School courses.
Key Information: Scholarship recipients must apply separately for course admission; an award does not guarantee a course place.
Description
The Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia Scholarship provides full tuition for course-based study at Rare Book School (RBS). It is open to applicants from any field whose work or interests focus on the physical book. The award supports participation in RBS’s teaching program rather than a separate research project or specified research outcome.
Based at the University of Virginia, RBS provides continuing education in the history of written, printed, and digital materials. This scholarship helps recipients further their work or interests through its courses, with in-person and online study options available under the school’s general award terms. Both first-time and returning RBS students may apply.
