To students from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups:

The American Library Association�s Office for Diversity will award over
fifty scholarships in June 2011. We are currently accepting applications
for the $6,500 scholarship package, which includes a $5,000 one-time
cash award and attendance at the Spectrum Leadership Institute following
the first year of LIS study. Together we can ensure that every eligible individual is aware of this scholarship opportunity and able to apply prior to our March 8, 2011 deadline. Simmons will match the $5,000 grant for any student who is a successful Spectrum candidate.

Spectrum program information is available to every continuing (provided
you have completed 12 or less credit hours) or prospective student who
has applied to this Simmons program. More information on the Spectrum
Scholarship application can be found on the ALA website at
www.ala.org/spectrum .

Established in 1997, by ALA members, the Spectrum Scholarship Program
has become one of the most important drivers of diversity in the library
profession. The program strives to recruit and award scholarships to
students from five under-represented groups: American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino
or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander for graduate programs in
library and information studies. To date over 680 masters level Spectrum
Scholarships have been awarded. Former Spectrum scholars now serve on
ALA Council and numerous professional committees; head branches and
departments of public and academic libraries; work in and manage law,
medical, and special libraries; lead efforts to explore and integrate
new technologies; and find numerous ways to give back to
the profession.

Prospective applicants or questions can be sent to Gwendolyn Prellwitz,
ALA Office for Diversity, at (800)545-2433 ext. 5048,
spectrum@ala.org .

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