IFLA Fellowships, Funds, Grants and Awards
IFLA administers a number of Grants and Scholarships to enable aspiring library and information professionals from all over the world to enhance their training and to provide funding for new and exciting projects in the field of librarianship. Full details and application forms can be obtained from IFLA Headquarters.
Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship
Jointly sponsored by IFLA and OCLC Online Computer Library Center.
This programme provides early career development and continuing
education for library and information science professionals from
countries with developing economies.
CILIP/IFLA Aspire Award
Jointly sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and IFLA.
The Aspire Award was launched in memory of CILIP's Chief Executive Bob McKee,
who died in August 2010. The Award will support the development of new professionals and the strengthening of international
relationships. It will provide bursaries for new professionals to attend
CILIP and IFLA conferences.
Grants and Awards for attendance to the World Library and
Information Congress
- Congress Participation Grants (San Juan 2011)
- IFLA International Marketing Award
This award honors organizations that have implemented creative, results-oriented marketing projects or campaigns. Three finalists are recognized each year for their outstanding achievements.
- Dr. Shawky Salem Conference Grant (SSCG)
Funded by Dr. Shawky Salem of Egypt and jointly administered by IFLA, the purpose of this permanent annual grant is to enable one expert in library and information sciences from the Arab Countries (AC) to attend the IFLA Annual Conference.
Last update: 24 February 2011