The MLA Scholarship - Gwendolyn S. Cruzat supports graduate students at ALA-accredited library schools who are preparing for careers in health sciences librarianship.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: Amount and number of awards set annually; typically supports one year of graduate study.
Summary: Supports students entering or enrolled in ALA-accredited library schools to advance health sciences librarianship.
The MLA Scholarship - Gwendolyn S. Cruzat is designed to foster the next generation of health sciences librarians by providing financial support to students pursuing graduate studies at American Library Association (ALA)–accredited library schools. Offered by the Medical Library Association (MLA), this scholarship is part of the association’s broader efforts to advance education and professional development in health sciences librarianship. The award is intended to help cover the costs associated with graduate-level library science education, with a focus on preparing recipients for impactful careers in health information and medical librarianship.