Special Libraries Association members and people who have worked for special libraries in any capacity receive preference. Applications are due by October of each year. Applicants must show financial need, be a California resident, be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a master's program in an accredited graduate library school in California. Applications are due in May of each year. This program offers ethnic minorities an opportunity to teach and conduct dissertation research at the University of San Francisco.
Scholars also receive allowances for research costs, housing, and relocation expenses.
The duration of this program is one academic year. Scholars teach one course per semester in their discipline, serve as a resource person for faculty, students, and staff, receive office space, enjoy library privileges, and are given a mentor from among the senior faculty at the school. Several of these positions are awarded each year. This program's goal is to prepare promising leaders, especially minorities, for positions of responsibility in the community college sector. The nominating institution is responsible for interview expenses and continuation of the fellow's salary and benefits during the fellowship year.