George Robert Kane Scholarship
The George Robert Kane Scholarship funds Northern California and ABAA booksellers to attend Rare Book School courses, promoting expertise and professionalism in the rare and antiquarian book trade.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Scholarship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers tuition for Rare Book School courses; specific award size and number of awards set by NCC/ABAA, details not specified.
Summary: Supports Northern California and ABAA community booksellers to attend Rare Book School courses focused on professionalism and education in the book trade.
Key Information: Eligibility and application process are administered by the Northern California Chapter of the ABAA; admission to an RBS course may be required.
Description
The George Robert Kane Scholarship is administered by the Northern California Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (NCC/ABAA) and provides funding for booksellers and related professionals in Northern California and the ABAA community to attend Rare Book School (RBS) courses. The scholarship aims to promote professionalism and education relevant to the antiquarian and rare book trade. The terms, conditions, and application process are determined by the NCC/ABAA, and eligibility may depend on admission to a Rare Book School course. This is an externally administered award; all details must be confirmed with the NCC/ABAA.
