Scholarship Information
Through a generous grant from the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, a limited number of scholarships are available for first-time attendees. Two types of scholarships are available:Overnight – attendees from outside the Nashville metro area who will stay on campus for the full conference. Overnight scholarships will cover registration, meals provided by conference services, on campus parking, and a $750 travel stipend.
Commuter – attendees who live in the Nashville area and will not need hotel accommodation. Commuter scholarships will cover registration, meals provided by conference services, on-campus parking, and a $100 travel stipend.
Update: As of March 1, 2026, we are no longer accepting applications for overnight scholarships. A limited number of commuter scholarships are still available.
Application Guidelines
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- currently working in a public, school, academic or special library, or currently enrolled in a library science program.
- a first-time attendee of the 2026 SLSS Conference.
- applicants must complete the online application form with a letter of support from their manager.
- Recipients will need to confirm their attendance and stipend payment will be processed upon arrival at the conference.
