The MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students - Beverly Murphy supports diverse graduate students pursuing health sciences librarianship to foster inclusion in the field.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically supports partial tuition; annual amounts and number of awards vary by endowment funding.
Summary: Supports underrepresented students entering or enrolled in ALA-accredited library programs to foster diversity in health sciences librarianship.
The Medical Library Association (MLA) Scholarship for Underrepresented Students – Beverly Murphy provides financial support to individuals from underrepresented backgrounds who are pursuing graduate studies in American Library Association (ALA)-accredited library programs. The scholarship’s goal is to increase diversity and inclusion within the field of health sciences librarianship by helping aspiring professionals cover educational expenses.