Public Library Staff Education Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for public library and county law library employees pursuing master's degrees in library science. Applicants must be employed at an eligible California public or county law library. The program reimburses tuition for graduate coursework at ALA-accredited library schools.
Funding is competitive and limited. Not all applicants receive awards. Applicants on the waiting list may receive funding if additional funds become available later in the year.
Students must pay tuition upfront, complete courses with a B- grade or higher (or Pass), then request reimbursement with proof of payment and grades.
This grant is for public library and county law library employees pursuing master's degrees in library science. Applicants must be employed at an eligible California public or county law library. The program reimburses tuition for graduate coursework at ALA-accredited library schools.
Funding is competitive and limited. Not all applicants receive awards. Applicants on the waiting list may receive funding if additional funds become available later in the year.
Students must pay tuition upfront, complete courses with a B- grade or higher (or Pass), then request reimbursement with proof of payment and grades.
Program description
Employees of public libraries and county law libraries are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement for their graduate coursework toward a master’s in library science at an ALA-accredited library school. This program is competitive; not every applicant will be selected to receive funding. The program includes a waiting list, and applicants who are not selected might learn later in the year that funds are available for them. All applicants will be notified if they are selected to receive reimbursement funding. Those not selected will also receive appropriate notification. This is a tuition reimbursement opportunity. If selected to receive reimbursement funding, students must first pay for courses, then complete courses with a grade of B- or above (or Pass for no letter grade courses). Once courses have been completed, students must provide proof of tuition fees paid and a copy of grades received to the cooperative library system. When final reimbursement is requested, students must complete final narrative report. The cooperative library system will then issue the final reimbursement directly to the student.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for public library and county law library employees pursuing master's degrees in library science. Applicants must be employed at an eligible California public or county law library. The program reimburses tuition for graduate coursework at ALA-accredited library schools.
Funding is competitive and limited. Not all applicants receive awards. Applicants on the waiting list may receive funding if additional funds become available later in the year.
Students must pay tuition upfront, complete courses with a B- grade or higher (or Pass), then request reimbursement with proof of payment and grades.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 PLSEP@library.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-603-7154
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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