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NC SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA ASSOCIATION





Awards, Grants, & Scholarships

Contact

Jenni Clark, Awards, Grants, & Scholarships   jenniclark@ncslma.org

2026 First Time Conference Attendee  Grants (2 winners)
Application Open: April 1 - 25
Winner Notified: May 15

2026 MLS Scholarships (2 winners)
Application Open: 
April 1-25
Winner Notified:  May 15

2026 Regional School Librarians of the Year (presented by Perma-Bound) (9 winners)
Application Open: May 15 - June 15
Winners 
Notified: August 1 and at Boot Camp

2026 School Librarian of the Year (presented by Follett) 
*This award will be selected from the Regional winners*
Winner's administration notified: August 1
Winner will be announced at NCSLMA October Conference

Francis Bryant Bradburn Distinguished Service Award
(This award is currently on hold.)

Administrator of the Year
Application Open: August 15 - September 15
Winner will be announced at NCSLMA October Conference

Better Together Grant
Application Open: August 15 - September 15
Winners Notified: October 1 and at NCSLMA Conference




Annual NCSLMA Awards include:

  • School Librarian of the Year.
  • Frances Bryant Bradburn Distinguished Service Award.
  • Administrator of the Year.
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NCSLMA Grant opportunities include:

  • Better Together.
  • First Time Conference Attendee.

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NCSLMA Scholarship opportunities include:

  • Two $1,000 scholarships for current members who have completed at least one 3-hour course towards their MLS within the past 12 months.



ABOUT US

NCSLMA is a professional organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and empowering school librarians across the state as they transform their school communities.

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Membership is $55 per year and comes with numerous benefits and professional development opportunities. 
Join or learn more here. 

CONTACT US

Mailing address:
3333 N. Main Street
Suite 150 #126
Hope Mills, NC 28348

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We provide various ways to connect with librarians across the state. 
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NCSLMA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (2026 W9)

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