Scholarship program

Are you employed in a Victorian public library? Do you have an area of interest or an idea to explore that is relevant to the future of the library profession? If so, the Margery C Ramsay or Barrett Reid Scholarship may hold the key to the next stage in your career.

The Margery C Ramsay and Barrett Reid Scholarships empower library professionals to develop bold ideas that enhance services, address community needs and contribute to the future of libraries in meaningful ways. 

Valued at up to $20,000 each, these scholarships offer support through funding, mentorship and opportunities for professional growth – empowering you to lead innovative projects, explore creative solutions and collaborate with sector peers to create lasting benefits for your communities and the library sector more broadly.

The Barrett Reid and Margery C Ramsay Scholarships are more than funding opportunities; they are professional development journeys designed to elevate individuals, the profession and the communities that libraries serve.

For more information, contact PublicLibraries@slv.vic.gov.au.

Discover the projects of the previous recipients for the Barrett Reid Scholarship and the Margery C Ramsay Scholarship.