The Texas Library and Archives Foundation provides two grant programs to encourage Texans to pursue a degree from a Texas library/information science graduate program or school library certification program. Applicants should have the intention of pursuing a professional library position in Texas after obtaining their degree.
Objective: The Martha Wong and Mark Smith–Gloria Meraz Scholarships are grants to support two individuals with the costs associated in pursuing the degree or certification listed above. Monies may be used for tuition or required textbooks.
Maximum grant amount: $2,000 for the January 2026 semester.
Timeline: Application deadline is 11:59 PM (Central time) on September 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified on October 15, 2025. The five members of the Wong Scholarship Committee, which includes the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Director and Librarian (or her designated representative), will determine the recipient.
Disbursement of funds
• This is a reimbursable grant.
• Applicant must submit proof of payment to the university and official proof of completion of the course(s) with a passing grade.
Eligibility: Individuals who live in Texas or work in a Texas library.
Requirements: Applicant must provide proof of acceptance into an accredited program.
Note: If you have not used Submittable before, you will need to create a new account (this is free) in order to submit an application.
For questions regarding the grant application, please email txlafinfo@tsl.texas.gov.
The Texas Library and Archives Foundation provides two grant programs to encourage Texans to pursue a degree from a Texas library/information science graduate program or school library certification program. Applicants should have the intention of pursuing a professional library position in Texas after obtaining their degree.
Objective: The Martha Wong and Mark Smith–Gloria Meraz Scholarships are grants to support two individuals with the costs associated in pursuing the degree or certification listed above. Monies may be used for tuition or required textbooks.
Maximum grant amount: $2,000 for the January 2026 semester.
Timeline: Application deadline is 11:59 PM (Central time) on September 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified on October 15, 2025. The five members of the Wong Scholarship Committee, which includes the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Director and Librarian (or her designated representative), will determine the recipient.
Disbursement of funds
• This is a reimbursable grant.
• Applicant must submit proof of payment to the university and official proof of completion of the course(s) with a passing grade.
Eligibility: Individuals who live in Texas or work in a Texas library.
Requirements: Applicant must provide proof of acceptance into an accredited program.
Note: If you have not used Submittable before, you will need to create a new account (this is free) in order to submit an application.
For questions regarding the grant application, please email txlafinfo@tsl.texas.gov.