SLIS Scholarships for the Academic Year |
Scholarship |
Description |
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| The Cooper Davis Fellowship |
Awarded to a student of an under-represented group who is pursuing Master's in Library and Information Science degree from the School of Library and Information Science. Interest in academic libraries preferred; must enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours. |
| HW Wilson Scholarship |
Awarded to SLIS Student |
| Chesterfield Manufacturing Corp Scholarship |
Awarded to SLIS Student in Information Science |
| Wayne S. Yenawine Scholarship |
Awarded to SLIS Student who is enrolled for 9 hours |
| Kenneth E. Toombs Fellowship |
Awarded to SLIS Student with strong scholarly performance in previous academic endeavors and have stated into to prepare for careers in academic libraries. |
| C. Tom Sutherland Scholarship |
Awarded to full time SLIS Student (must be enrolled for 9 hours). |
| Martha Jane Zachert Scholarship |
Awarded to an exceptional SLIS Student who shows promise of academic excellence in the study of special libraries. |
| John N. and Jane K. Olsgaard Scholarship |
Awarded to outstanding part-time SLIS Student(s) who have strong scholarly performance. |
| Fred W Roper Silver Anniversary Scholarship |
Awarded to SLIS Student with strong potential for leadership |
| Elizabeth M. Tyson Memorial Scholarship |
Awarded to exceptional CSRA student(s) who have demonstrated strong academic scholarship in anticipation of continuing professional success.
Available to students from Georgia counties of:
Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wiles, and from SC counties: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg , Edgefield, Hampton , Jasper and McCormick.
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| Margaret Jackson Bundy Bicentennial Fellowship |
Awarded to an SLIS student who is a resident of SC and plans to pursue a career in SC libraries. Student(s) must show potential for outstanding academic and professional achievement. |
| Lenora Price Bicentennial Fellowship |
Awarded to a full-time outstanding SLIS student in MLIS program. First preference given to a graduate of Gilbert High School ( Lexington County , SC ). Secondary preference to resident of either Lexington or Kershaw counties in SC. If no student meets any of above criteria, fellowship may be awarded to an outstanding student. |
| SCLA Scholarship for Diversity |
Full-time SLIS student who demonstrates potential as a library scholar and professional. Strong preference to students planning to work in SC upon graduation. When possible, the scholarship is intended for supplement for student of an underrepresented population who has been awarded the ALA Spectrum Scholarship. Secondary consideration is given to a student of an underrepresented population who is a SC Resident. If no student meets those criteria, it may be awarded to an outstanding SLIS student of need. |
| Gayle Lynn Holmes Scholarship |
Awarded to an SLIS student from an underrepresented population who plans to specialize in service to children or young adults in public libraries, school library media centers or other settings |
| Margaret Ehrhardt Scholarship |
Awarded to SLIS student(s) seeking MLIS in School Library Media. Must be legal resident of SC and must display outstanding past academic performance as well as demonstrated motivation and potential for professional services. Recipient must be enrolled in courses consistent with state requirements for certification in school library media, including an internship. |
