Announcement: Accepting Applications for the Ronald Raven Award

The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, invites applications for the Ronald Raven Award to begin Summer or Fall 2026. The award consists of $2,500 to go toward tuition, fees, or other educational expenses and an internship of 135 hours at the Walter P. Reuther Library. Applications are due by Friday, April 3, 2026.

Student applicants must be:  

• Full or part-time graduate students; 
• Enrolled in the School of Information Sciences' Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration; 
• Either enrolled in the Department of History or have a background in history; 
• In good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0).

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the introductory archival administration course INF 7710/HIS 7840, or who are enrolled in the Department of History. 

To apply, please fill out an application form  - note that a resume and cover letter are required. Your cover letter should include any relevant coursework and should explain how you would benefit from receiving the Raven Award. Additional application details can be found on our scholarships page. 
 
Please contact Sarah Lebovitz (sarah.lebovitz@wayne.edu) with any questions!