MLA Scholarship - Gwendolyn S. Cruzat
The MLA Scholarship - Gwendolyn S. Cruzat supports graduate students in ALA-accredited programs who are committed to advancing health sciences librarianship.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (online submission deadline) | December 2, 2026 (full application/supporting docs deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 for one year of graduate study; amount and number of awards set annually.
Summary: Supports students entering or enrolled in ALA-accredited library schools to advance health sciences librarianship.
Key Information: MLA membership is not required to apply; one application covers all MLA student scholarships.
Description
This scholarship, offered by the Medical Library Association (MLA), supports students pursuing graduate studies in health sciences librarianship at American Library Association (ALA)–accredited library schools. The award is intended to foster the next generation of health sciences librarians by helping defray the costs of graduate education. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence, potential for accomplishment in the field, and commitment to a career in health information or medical librarianship.
