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NAACP-ALBEMARLE-CHARLOTTESVILLE/JMRL SCHOLARSHIP

Short History of JMRL

Public library service in Central Virginia has roots from a public subscription library established in 1823. Charlottesville Public Library became the community’s first public municipal library in 1921. In 1934, the first branch library was funded by the City – the Colored Branch Library at Jefferson School. This library operated until 1948, when the libraries were integrated. Albemarle County joined the City in funding Bookmobile service in 1946, and opened branches in Scottsville in 1960 and Crozet in 1964. Gordon Avenue Library was built jointly by the City and Albemarle County, opening in 1966. In 1972 the City and Albemarle County joined with the counties of Greene, Louisa, and Nelson to form Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Northside Library opened in 1991. Today, JMRL is one of the most heavily used public libraries for its size in the United States. JMRL welcomes more than 800,000 visitors each year and annually circulates over 1.6 million items.

NAACP/JMRL Scholarship

Purpose of the Program

This NAACP/JMRL partnership is designed to encourage a diverse group of local students to consider professional library work as a career. To further that goal, NAACP/JMRL has established a library internship and scholarship program for students in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. This internship honors the mission statements of both organizations and seeks to ensure a diverse public library work force that mirrors this community.

Program Details

This program offers 200 hours of library work experience and a stipend of $3,000. In addition, Interns are eligible for an annual scholarship of $2,000 to be used toward completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Total possible annual value of this program: $5,000.
Applicants cannot receive this program award more than twice. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age or entering the 12th grade to apply, and must be residents of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, Louisa, or Nelson.

Application

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., March 28, 2025.
Electronic copies must include the subject “NAACP/JMRL Program” and be submitted to: director@jmrl.org. Paper copies may be submitted to: Library Director, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902  

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., March 28, 2025.
Electronic copies must include the subject “NAACP/JMRL Program” and be submitted to director@jmrl.org.
Paper copies may be submitted to Library Director, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 East Market Street,  Charlottesville, VA 22902  

Application Review Procedure

Applications will be reviewed by a committee representing the Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP and JMRL.
The Internship/Scholarship Award will be announced on or before April 30, 2025.

For Further Information, Please Contact:

Library Director David Plunkett,  201 E. Market St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
 or email to: director@jmrl.org or write
Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP President,  P.O. Box 1522, Charlottesville, VA  22903

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