The Washington Rare Book Group Scholarship
The Washington Rare Book Group Scholarship supports bibliographically inclined people from the Washington, D.C. area with Rare Book School course tuition to expand access to hands-on bibliographical training.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Application deadline for 2027 courses)
Funding Amounts: Tuition for an RBS course; generally redeemable for two calendar years
Summary: Supports bibliographically inclined applicants from the Washington, D.C. area with tuition for hands-on bibliographical training at Rare Book School.
Key Information: A scholarship does not guarantee course admission; recipients must gain admission through a separate competitive application.
Description
The Washington Rare Book Group Scholarship, administered by Rare Book School (RBS), covers course tuition for a bibliographically inclined applicant from the Washington, D.C. area. It supports access to intensive, hands-on training led by bibliographical experts through courses administered by RBS, which is based at the University of Virginia.
The scholarship forms part of RBS’s broader scholarship and fellowship program, supported by its funders to promote access to bibliographical education. That program recognizes scholarly merit, service to the bibliographical record, and financial need. Each year, more than 500 students from around the world gather at the University of Virginia and partner institutions for RBS courses, forming a global community of practice.
