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William J. Galaway Library and Information Science Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/1/2026

The William J. Galaway Library and Information Science Scholarship recognizes students who are residents of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago counties in Illinois. Students who plan to pursue a career as a librarian are welcome to apply. Those who volunteer or work in a library and exhibit strong academic performance receive special consideration.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago counties, Illinois
  • High school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, on academic break, or not currently enrolled
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Studying library and information science or a related field
  • Planning to pursue a career as a school or public librarian Preference may be given to students who volunteer or work in a library and exhibit strong academic performance.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student, Not Enrolled, On Academic Break
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    • County: Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago
    Intended Area of Study
    Library Science and Information Science

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