The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) offer a scholarship to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander students planning a career in Library and Information Science (LIS) commencing full time or part time study at CSU leading to ALIA Associate membership.
The scholarship includes an ALIA student membership for one year and $5,000 towards learning expenses including giving the recipient the freedom to travel and attend: exams special workshops, lectures or conferences, work experience opportunities, job interviews and networking opportunities. If the recipient chooses to visit Canberra within the scholarship funding, a one-week industry experience placement at ALIA House may also be available.
Applications
Applications for the 2023 scholarship has closed
Previous Award Recipients
| 2023 |
Chloe McCarthy |
| 2022 |
Catherine Tang & Amanda Preston |
| 2021 |
Kerry-Ann Tape & Emma Hardcastle |
| 2020 |
Claire Sadler studying the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) |
| 2019 |
Murray McBryde studying the Bachelor of Information Studies at Charles Sturt University |