The Book Industry Charitable Foundation is accepting applications for its 2017 Higher Education Scholarship Program from now until March 6. BINC will award $109,000 in scholarships to current bookstore employees/owners, independent booksellers association employees, former Borders Group employees, and dependents of any of the above. 24 applicants will receive $3,500, two will receive $10,000, and one will be awarded the Karl Pohrt Tribute Scholarship for $5,000, given to a candidate who has "overcome learning adversity or is a non-traditional student." Since 2001, BINC's scholarship program has awarded $1.8 million to 650 recipients."When the Foundation can provide financial support to create an opportunity for a bookseller to pursue their dreams, it aligns with our mission to strengthen the entire bookselling community," said Pam French, BINC executive director. "Helping to reduce the financial burden of college or trade school tuition for booksellers and their families is a primary goal of the BINC Higher Education Scholarship Program."
Detailed eligibility requirements, selection criteria and information on how to apply are available here.