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2023 Robbins Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

The Carol Anne Robbins Scholarship has generously been funded by a gift from the estate of Carol Anne Robbins. The intent of this scholarship is to support students with demonstrated scholarship, talent, and potential in their studies in the library profession. 

2023 Award Information

  • $500 scholarship awarded to applicants pursuing an Associate’s degree in Library and Information Technology (leading to LTA and LSSC certification). 
  • $2,000 scholarship awarded to applicants pursuing a Master’s degree in Library Science or an additional Library Information Specialist teaching endorsement. 

Eligibility

Applicants must live or work in Lombard, Illinois, or be employed by Villa Park School District 45 or Willowbrook High School in District 88 and be a permanent resident of the United States. Eligible recipients shall be enrolled in or accepted by an accredited program. Current employees of the Library will be considered.