2024 Scholarship program

REFORMA Colorado supports active recruitment of bilingual and bicultural library staff to meet the information needs of the Latino and Spanish-speaking community.

The REFORMA Colorado Scholarship provides financial assistance to encourage and enable Latino/a/x/e, Hispanic, or Chicano/a identifying individuals to pursue or advance a career in Library and Information Science. REFORMA Colorado established in 2021 a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded annually for the academic year.  It is granted for graduate study in the field of Library and Information Science.  The $1,000 scholarship can be used to help pay for costs incurred during the 2024/2025 academic school year.

Questions about the 2024 REFORMA Colorado Scholarship Program can be directed to Orlando.Archibeque@ucdenver.edu

Important Dates for the 2024 Scholarship Program

  • Applications will be accepted beginning June 15, 2024.
  • Deadline for submission of application form and supporting material for the REFORMA Colorado Scholarship is July 15, 2024.
  • Deadline for submission of letter of recommendation is August 1, 2024. 
  • Announcement of winner and distribution of funds:  August 15, 2024.

Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable  accommodation in order to apply please email to Orlando.Archibeque@ucdenver.edu.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Currently attend or have been accepted to an ALA-accredited institution. (PhD. or MLIS)
  • Identify as Latino/a/x/e, Hispanic, or Chicano/a, as well as be committed to working with the Latino community.
  • Be a paid REFORMA Colorado member.
  • Previous winners of a REFORMA Colorado Scholarship are ineligible to apply.

All application packets must include:

  • Completed application form. (See the DOWNLOAD link below)
  • Current resume or CV
  • Enrollment in or acceptance to a library/information science school.
  • One recommendation (excluding family members) from someone knowledgeable about your intellectual abilities, educational background, and personal character.
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