Kenneth Karmiole Scholarship
Kenneth Karmiole Scholarship supports people with book-focused work or interests through Rare Book School coursework, helping them pursue learning centered on the study of books as physical objects.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Full tuition for one Rare Book School course, including the tuition deposit; redeemable for two calendar years
Summary: Supports Rare Book School coursework for applicants whose work or interests focus on the study of the physical book.
Key Information: Scholarship selection is separate from competitive course admission and does not guarantee a place in a course.
Description
The Kenneth Karmiole Scholarship is administered by Rare Book School (RBS), based at the University of Virginia. It provides tuition support for applicants from all fields whose work or interests focus on the study of the physical book. The scholarship makes attendance at an RBS course possible, placing books as physical objects at the center of the supported learning.
The award supports course-based study rather than independent research or project expenses. It operates within RBS’s broader scholarship framework, which accommodates in-person courses, 22-hour online courses, and short online courses. Support is restricted to courses administered by RBS and cannot be transferred to California Rare Book School, London Rare Books School, or other related programs.
