IOBA Scholarship
The IOBA Scholarship funds IOBA members' tuition for advanced study and training in rare books at Rare Book School, California Rare Book School, or London Rare Books School.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (IOBA Scholarship application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two annual scholarships; exact award amount determined by IOBA and varies by year.
Summary: Supports IOBA members with tuition funding for professional development at Rare Book School, California Rare Book School, or London Rare Books School.
Key Information: Eligibility and application process are governed by IOBA; award is independent of RBS internal scholarships.
Description
The IOBA Scholarship is an external award provided by the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) to support its members in pursuing professional development through formal training in rare books and the book trade. Recipients may use the scholarship for tuition at Rare Book School (RBS), California Rare Book School, or London Rare Books School. The scholarship is administered by IOBA, which determines the terms, award value, and application process independently of RBS’s internal scholarship policies.
