First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Academic Institution (current or from which you have graduated) *

Date of Graduation (past or anticipated) *

Name of Degree (acquired or in pursuit) *

Proof of status *

Please upload a document that proves you are a current student or 2025/26 graduate of an academic program in library/information science. Such documentation must be in English and can include a current official transcript, a letter from your academic supervisor, diploma with gradution date, or an enrollment certificate. Student ID will not be accepted. 

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Current Resume/CV *

Please upload your current resume or CV

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Essay *

Please upload an essay of 500 - 1000 words addressing how attending the conference will benefit your career. The essay should address any prior involvement with or volunteering in ASIS&T, SLA, or other organizations and institutions that demonstrates commitment to the profession. Generative AI tools may not be used to write the essay. All essays will be run through an AI detector and those deemed to be AI-generated will be disqualified.

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Attendance Commitment *

I commit to attend the 2026 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference in Albuquerque, NM June 6-9, 2026. I understand that if I fail to attend, I will be responsible for reimbursing any awarded funds to ASIS&T.

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Reporting Commitment *

I understand that within six months of the conference I must either write an article for Inside ASIS&T or make a webinar presentation about my conference experience; how conference attendance impacted my education or career; and/or the value of the ASIS&T scholarship.

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Service Commitment *

I commit to volunteering with an ASIS&T SIG/Chapter, Committee, Subcommittee, or Working Group in the 2026 and/or 2027 calendar year (such participation may be facilitated and tracked by the Scholarship Committee).

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