Applications are open for the Macmillan Booksellers Professional Development Scholarship, a partnership between the Book Industry Charitable Foundation and Macmillan Publishers that provides grants of $500 to help booksellers from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds attend their region's independent booksellers association fall trade show.
Tim Greco, Macmillan's executive v-p, sales, said, "We're excited to continue our collaboration with Binc for the professional development scholarship. By investing in the growth of these booksellers, Binc is building a future for the book industry that is as diverse and vibrant as our communities."
"Underrepresented booksellers have access to a wider range of opportunities for professional development and growth within the book industry thanks to our partners," said Pam French, Binc's executive director. "Binc is honored to work with Macmillan Publishers and the independent bookseller associations to increase access."
The $500 scholarships will cover the cost of travel, lodging, and meals for attending a regional fall trade show. Applicants must answer three short essay questions, and a panel from Macmillan and the Binc program committee will choose eight winners, one from each region.
Qualifications and the application can be found here.