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The American Library Association Scholarship Program recruits and provides scholarships to assist students with obtaining a graduate degree and leadership positions within the profession and ALA. The aim is to promote access to the field of library and information science for a diverse population.

Recent ALA Scholars at the iSchool

2025-26 cohort

Sarina Haryanto was a residential MLIS student at the Information School in her first year, and is now an online student living in Rockville, Maryland. Before pursuing her MLIS, she worked at Montgomery County Public Libraries in Maryland. Haryanto has a strong interest in developing multilingual resources and creating sustainable services through her current and future work. Read more

2024-25 cohort

  • Sandra Martinez
  • Melissa McCall
  • Erica Owan
  • Jet To

Read about the 2024-2025 scholarship recipients 

2023-24 cohort

  • Maria Fernanda Arteaga Cuevas
  • Sherese Card
  • Gabrielle Garcia
  • Judy Low
  • Emily Valdez

Read about the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients 

2022-23 cohort

  • Mei'lani Eyre
  • Danielle Galvan Gomez
  • Nestor Guerrero
  • Michelle Noriega
  • Hayley Park
  • Bianca Phipps
  • Dev Wilder

Read about the 2022-2023 scholarship recipients 

2021-22 cohort

  • Truc Ho
  • Kaitlin Srader

Read about the 2021-2022 scholarship recipients 

2020-21 cohort

  • Dillon Baker
  • Lex Barlowe
  • Jacqui Howell
  • Alice Pérez Ververa

Read about the 2020-2021 scholarship recipients 

Past Scholars

  • Joanne Chern, 2019-20
  • Taylor Healey-Brooks, 2019-20
  • Joan Hua, 2019-20
  • Courtney Nomiyama, 2019-20
  • Tania-María Ríos Marrero, 2019-20
  • Conrrado Saldivar, 2019-20
  • Meneka Thiru, 2019-20
  • Karen Wang, 2019-20
  • Jazmine Applin, 2018-19
  • Amanda Chin, 2018-19
  • Riko Fluchel, 2018-19
  • Karen Sánchez, 2018-19
  • Julie Varee, 2018-19
  • Kelli Akemi Yakabu, 2018-19
  • Nam Jin Yoon, 2018-19
  • Cristal Fiel, 2017-18
  • Jasmine Gutierrez, 2017-18
  • Charlene Hien Quach, 2017-18
  • Melody Leung, 2016-17
  • Erika Miller, 2016-17
  • Nicola Andrews, 2015-16
  • Erica Ervin, 2015-16
  • Sunny Kim, 2015-16
  • Sarah Reis, 2015-16
  • Karen Chen, 2014-15
  • Jessica Humphries, 2014-15
  • Xochitl Rocha, 2014-15
  • Katherine Van Arsdale, 2014-15
  • April Ybarra, 2014-15
  • Twanna Hodge, 2013-14
  • Melissa Kahili, 2013-14
  • Aiyanna Looney, 2013-14
  • Mario Macias, 2013-14
  • Kimberly R. Tate, 2013-14
  • Lisa L. Tyler, 2013-14
  • Andrea Barkley, 2012-13
  • Brandon Cal, 2012-13
  • Connie Thompson, 2012-13

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Five headshots on a textured, illustrated background.

Crossover skills help alumni thrive in fields beyond tech

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
When people think of information science degrees, big tech companies like Microsoft or Google often come to mind. But for graduates of the Information School, their skills open up possibilities in a variety of sectors – not just...
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Nishit Bhasin

MSIM alum finds early success with startup venture

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Developing a startup from the ground up can feel intimidating, especially while navigating the uncertainty and pressure of entrepreneurship.After receiving his Master of Science in Information Management, Nishit Bhasin, ‘24,...
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Events

Jan 6
 
4:00-5:00PM

New Admit Social Night Mixer

HUB 334
Jan 7
 
12:30-1:20PM

Academic Librarianship Hiring

Jan 15
 
11:00-12:00PM

MLIS Prospective Student Information Session: Culture and Connection

Zoom / Online
Jan 15
 
12:30-1:20PM

Tour of UW Conservation Center

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