The Kenneth Karmiole Scholarship from Rare Book School funds full tuition for a course focused on the study of the physical book and material bibliography.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: November 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Full tuition for one Rare Book School course (in-person or online); does not cover travel or lodging.
Summary: Supports students, professionals, and researchers whose work centers on the study of the physical book with a full-tuition scholarship to attend a Rare Book School course.
Key Information: Application is via the myRBS system; award use is for courses in 2027.
The Kenneth Karmiole Scholarship, offered by Rare Book School (RBS), provides a full-tuition award to individuals whose professional or scholarly work focuses on the study of the physical book. The scholarship is open to applicants from all fields and disciplines, including students, professionals, and researchers, and aims to foster deeper engagement with bibliographical studies and hands-on learning through RBS’s specialized courses. The award is intended for use toward one RBS course, either in-person or online, and is designed to support those passionate about the material aspects of books.