To support individuals pursuing careers in rare books, bibliography, or other book-related fields, the Book Club of Washington (BCW) offers an annual scholarship for an outstanding applicant to attend a Rare Book School (RBS) course. The scholarship covers tuition for one course and includes a year of membership in BCW.
Eligibility
Applicants should reside in Washington state or work at a Washington-based institution and demonstrate a strong interest in the history of books, bibliography, or book arts. After completing the RBS course, the scholarship recipient will be expected to share their RBS experience at a BCW event or in an article for our Journal.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted directly by RBS. To apply, please submit an RBS scholarship application by the 1 November deadline.
To begin the application process, please log into your myRBS account (or create a new myRBS account). On the home screen, scroll to “Scholarships and Fellowship Applications” and select the “click here” link.
Participation in the scholarship program implies acceptance of the scholarship/fellowship Terms and Conditions. If you have questions about the scholarship application process, please email rbs_scholarships@virginia.edu.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in January or February. Scholarship recipients must claim their award within two years (e.g., scholarships awarded in January 2026 must be claimed by 31 December 2027).
About the Book Club of Washington
The Book Club of Washington (BCW) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of bibliophiles passionate about the preservation, appreciation, and history of fine books and the book arts. Through engaging events, BCW connects members with special collections libraries, exhibitions, and educational programs on book history. BCW’s diverse membership includes collectors, scholars, booksellers, librarians, and book artists from across Washington state, united by a shared love for books as historical and artistic objects.
2025 Awardee
Will Gregg