Binc and Macmillan Create Nine Bookselling Diversity Scholarships
The Book Industry Charitable Foundation and Macmillan Publishers have announced the Macmillan Booksellers Professional Development Scholarship, a pilot program that will provide professional development to booksellers traditionally underrepresented within the industry. The scholarships will provide up to a maximum of $500 for a bookseller from a traditionally underrepresented group to attend a regional trade show. Each scholarship will cover the cost of travel, lodging, and meals. During the pilot period, nine scholarships are available—one for each regional independent bookseller association. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, a bookseller must have worked in a bookstore as a regular full or part-time employee for a minimum of 90 days. The bookstore must be a member in good standing of one of the regional trade associations. Applications must be completed by July 17. Booksellers can find out more details and apply here.
