ABA’s scholarship program aims to create a more equitable path to entry for booksellers and bookstore owners who have or hope to make a career in the industry, and/or booksellers/bookstore owners who might not be able to attend otherwise. The Children's Institute provides a valuable opportunity to engage in meaningful professional development and education, in addition to networking and community-building opportunities for booksellers, authors, and publisher reps.

ABA is committed to awarding scholarships to booksellers from all backgrounds.

Scholarship recipients receive waived registration fees to in-person Children’s Institute, a comped hotel room during the Institute, and up to $600 reimbursement for travel to and from the Institute. Children’s Institute registration also includes 5 complimentary meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and the Book Swap Dinner), and 2 receptions with light fare and refreshments.

• Booksellers/Store Owners from ABA member stores. 

• Booksellers who have been awarded a scholarship to Children's Institute 2022 or 2023 or Winter Institute 2023 or 2024 are not eligible to apply for a Children’s Institute 2024 scholarship.

Applicants will need to sign in with their BookWeb username. If you do not have a BookWeb username you can request one with this form. 

The Children's Institute Scholarship Application can be found below, if you do not see the application, please log-in.