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'''(number)''' of '''(number)''' members of the scholarship committee reviewed and rated applications according to the rubric below (20 13 possible points). All '''(number)''' members met to review and discuss scores. We identified '''(number)''' top candidates based on highest average score, as well as a '''(number)'''-person waitlist ranked by averaged application score.

| '''Eligibility''' <br/> '''<i>no No points. answered Answered as yes or no</i>'''| Under 18 and/or does not self-identify as a member of a group not well represented in the code4lib Code4Lib community. Note that this year (2026) Code4Lib is only awarding scholarships to domestic applicants (those residing in the United States or Canada).| 18 and older AND self-identifies as member of a group not well represented in the code4lib Code4Lib community. For 2026, must also reside in United States or Canada.

| '''Financial need'''<br/>4 pts 1 pt possible

| Explains current personal circumstances that support a need for this scholarship, including but not limited to (and in no particular order): family responsibilities; full- or part-time student status; lack of employment; part-time work or other contingent employment; lack of employer-funded professional development; expenses or other circumstances that create a financial need.

| Expresses interest in participating in Code4Lib 2026 and discusses plans for participation. Links interest in Code4Lib 2026 to personal and/or professional goals, interests and/or activities. <i>Links interest and plans to specific elements of Code4Lib 2026 (e.g. Post-conference, lightning talks, range of session topics).</i>| Clearly, persuasively, and critically expresses interest in participating in Code4Lib 2026; describes plans for participation; links interest in Code4Lib 2026 to personal and/or professional goals, interests and/or activities; <i>and links interest and plans to specific elements of Code4Lib 2026 (e.g. Post-conference, lightning talks, range of session topics).</i>

| Discusses professional goals, interests, and/or activities. <i>Links benefits of participating to specific elements of Code4Lib 2026 (e.g. Post-conference, lightning talks, range of session topics).</i>| Clearly persuasively, and critically discusses professional goals, interests, and/or activities; <i>and links benefits of participating to specific elements of Code4Lib 2026 (e.g. Post-conference, lightning talks, range of session topics).</i>