JMRL and Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP are encouraging a diverse group of students to consider professional library work as a career option. To further that goal, NAACP and JMRL have established a library internship and scholarship program for students in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
The program offers 200 annual hours of library work experience and a stipend of $3,000. In addition, interns are eligible for an annual scholarship of $2,000 to be used toward completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age or entering the 12th grade to apply and must be residents of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, Louisa, or Nelson.
Applications may be submitted on paper or in electronic form to Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Successful applications must include the following:
- A completed application form: https://www.jmrl.org/sites/default/files/pdf/internship_application-2025.pdf
- An essay of at least 300 words describing the applicantʼs commitment to education and literacy, commenting on why the NAACP is needed today, and expressing the applicant’s interest in public library work.
- Transcripts showing all high school courses completed and GPA.
- A resume listing of work, volunteer, and extracurricular experience.
- High school students must submit a letter of college admittance or a letter from a high school counselor verifying the applicant’s intention to attend college.
- Letters of reference from two non-family members familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or work background.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., March 28, 2025. Electronic copies must include the subject “NAACP/JMRL Program” and be submitted to director@jmrl.org. Paper copies may be submitted to Library Director, Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 East Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Applications will be reviewed by a committee representing the Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP and JMRL. The Internship/Scholarship Award will be announced on or before April 30, 2025. For further information, contact Library Director David Plunkett, 201 E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902, director@jmrl.org -or- Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP President, P.O. Box 1522 Charlottesville, VA 22903.
The NAACP/JMRL Internship and Scholarship Program is supported by a generous grant from the Friends of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Endowment Fund. For more information, visit: https://jmrl.org/sites/default/files/pdf/NAACP_JMRL_Intern_Scholar_2025.pdf