Scholarships
Locally Administered Scholarships
LIS Achievement Scholarship ($500+) (clicking this link opens a word DOC)
To qualify and remain eligible for an award, the student must:
1. Be in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
2. Be a classified graduate student in a degree program. Certificate students are not eligible.
The courseload for full scholarship holders is eight degree-related credits. The Achievement scholarship can be applied only to day program courses and does not cover Outreach College courses. The awardee is responsible for the student fees, including activity/laboratory fees. Audited credits do not apply.
To benefit the most number of qualified applicants, LIS awards partial scholarships in addition to full scholarships. Students may get a partial scholarship even if they apply for the regular scholarship because of availability. Partial scholarship holders are required to enroll for a minimum of four degree-related credits to be eligible for the partial award.
Asian Pacific Scholarship ($500+) (clicking this link opens a word DOC)
Asian Pacific scholarships are available to those whose studies concentrate on the Pacific-Asian region, except Hawai'i. Applicants must be a resident of an eligible country in the Pacific Asian region OR pursuing a program of study with a Pacific Asian focus. Renewals are possible - maximum of four semesters for master's students.
To qualify and remain eligible for an award, the student must:
1. Be in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
2. Be a full-time (8 credits or more) classified graduate student in a degree program. Certificate students are not eligible.
Full-time enrollment for all scholarship holders, including those holding partial scholarships, is eight degree-related credits. Scholarship can be applied only to day program courses and does not cover Outreach College courses. The awardee is responsible for the student fees, including activity/laboratory fees. Audited credits do not apply.
LIS Achievement Scholarship and Asian Pacific Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
LIS Achievement Scholarship and Asian Pacific Scholarship Info (PDF)
The program has a limited number of LIS Achievement Scholarships (AS) and Asian Pacific Scholarships (APS) available for the fall and spring semesters. Both incoming and continuing students may apply.
Students whose GPA falls below the minimum will be required to forfeit their scholarships and pay for their tuition. AS and APS scholaship recipients are still required to pay for housing, food, student fees, and other expenses connected with their education at UH. Students must be enrolled full time and are limited to receiving the equivalent of two full academic-year scholarships.
Deadline: Check with the LIS office, 2550 The Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822, Phone: (808) 956-7321, E-mail: slis@hawaii.edu
Friends of the Hilo Library Scholarship (2 x $1000)
(clicking this link opens a PDF application with instructions; 78KB)
The Friends of the Hilo Library have granted the University of Hawaii Library and Information
Science Program $2,000 this year to fund two $1,000 scholarships. The awards are based on
financial need, past academic performance and accomplishments. Students must be officially
enrolled (full or part time with 3 credits or more) in the LIS Program in Fall semester 2008.
The 2008 award(s) will be awarded in October. The student must show some degree of financial
need not as determined by federal guidelines. Preference shall be given to residents of the Big
Island of Hawai’i.
Deadline: September 26, 2008.
Lucille Adams Brown Memorial Scholarship ($2000 total) (clicking this link opens a word DOC)
The University of Hawaii Library and Information Science Program is taking applications for a new scholarship. Awards ($2,000 per year in total) from the Lucille Adams Brown Memorial Scholarship may be applied to support partial tuition, books, and/or fees. Awards are based on some degree of financial need (not necessarily as determined by federal guidelines) and academic merit. Students must be officially enrolled in the LIS Program and taking at least eight units (full time) in the semester they apply for the award. Entering and continuing students are eligible.
Deadline: June 1, 2008.
Beta Phi Mu - Xi Chapter Scholarship ($250)
Requirements: 3.85 GPA, completion of 21 credits in LIS. Must submit transcript, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to: Beta Phi Mu Scholarship Committee, c/o Carole Suzui, Federal Documents, Hawai'i State Library, 478 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Deadline November 15, 2006.
Ralph R. Shaw Memorial Award (Up to $500)
Continuing education support available to all professional levels, including paraprofessionals. Required: 2 letters of recommendation, 1 page goals statement. See website for application form. Deadline: April. Contact: Jodie Mattos, LIS Alumni Awards Committee, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.
LIS Alumni Group Student Award (Up to $500)
Required: Completion of 9 credits in LIS or be a May or August LIS graduate continuing toward the Advanced Certificate Program, goals statement. See website for application form. Deadline: April. Contact: Jodie Mattos, LIS Alumni Awards Committee, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Mary Edward Professional Award (Up to $500)
Provides up to $500 for Hawaii librarians, UH LIS graduates, and students in the Advanced Certificate program to further their professional goals. Can be used for travel and publication support. See website for application form. Deadline: April. Contact: Jodie Mattos, LIS Alumni Awards Committee, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hamilton Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Friends of the Library (Hawai'i) Scholarship ($500-$1,000)
Hawai'i resident, scholarship, character, interview; avail. varies. Deadline: see their Web site. Friends of the Library, 690 Pohukaina St., Honolulu, HI 96813
FLH Scholarship Announcement
FLH Scholarship Application Form
FLH Scholarship Policy Statement
Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter Special Scholarship for a Woman Returning to School ($2,000)
Requirements: Woman, a US citizen, a Hawaii High School graduate prior to 2003, will be college Junior, Senior or Graduate level in August 2007, is attending or has been accepted at an accredited college or university inHawaii, Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, etc. See their Flyer and Application Form.Deadline: May 15. SBMEF/ ABWA National Headquarters, 9100 Ward Parkway, PO Box 8728, Kansas City, MO 64114-0728
Hawaii Association of School Librarians (H.A.S.L.) Scholarship (2 scholarships $500/each)
Requirements:
- Hawai'i Resident
- H.A.S.L. member
- Certificated Educator
- Accepted into the MLISc program
- Planning to enroll in Summer/Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 courses at UH LIS.
Deadline: April 4, 2008. See their Flyer and Application Form.
Send application and documents to: Kamehameha Elementary School, Hi`ilei Media Center, Attn: Ruby V. Redona, Library Media Specialist, 225 Bishop Circle, Honolulu, HI 96817-1887
H.W. Wilson Scholarship (clicking this link opens a word DOC)
The H.W. Wilson Scholarship Fund has granted the University of Hawaii Library and Information Science Program funding for scholarships for Fall 2008. Award is based on prior academic performance and accomplishments. The awards are open to students taking at least eight (8) graduate credits in Fall 2008. The scholarship will be awarded in late September 2008, after confirmation of registration status.
Deadline: June 1, 2008.
Maui Friends of the Library Scholarship
(Amount varies) (clicking this link opens a word DOC)
The Maui Friends of the Library has allocated $2,000 this year for scholarship(s) for Maui County
resident(s) who are classified students in the University of Hawaii Library and Information Science
Program. The student(s) must be a resident of Maui County (including Lanai and Molokai), attending school
full-time, and in qualify for financial need.
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2009.
Nationally Administered Scholarships
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Scholarships (varying amounts from $1000-$3500)
The American Association of Law Libraries is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth. Each year, the Association awards scholarships in significant amounts to assist individuals in achieving their goal of becoming a law librarian. Students with any combination of Law degree, Library degree, or students seeking either degree may apply. Minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
American
Library Association (ALA) Scholarships (varying amounts from $3000-$6500)
The ALA and its units provide more than $300,000 annually for study in a master's degree in
library and information studies from an ALA accredited program, or for a master's degree in
school library media program. The scholarship process is open annually from October - March.
It is only necessary to complete ONE online application regardless of the number of scholarships
you apply for. Students of Color (American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American,
Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander) are especially encouraged to check out
the Spectrum Scholarship.
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/diversity/spectrum/spectrum.cfm
Beta Phi Mu Scholarships (varying amounts from $1250-$3,000)
Five scholarships and the Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship are awarded annually by Beta Phi Mu. Applications for all scholarships and fellowships are accepted beginning November 15. Deadline for receiving all applications is March 15 of each year.
Catholic Library Association Scholarships (varying amounts from $1500)
The Catholic Library Association provides two scholarships: one for for graduate study toward a Master's Degree in Library Science, and one for continuing education in school or children's librarianship. See the website for more details. Deadlines: February-March.
Chinese American Librarians Association Scholarships (varying amounts from $200-$1000)
Applicants must be of Chinese nationality or of Chinese descent and should be currently enrolled in ALA-accredited master's programs or in doctoral programs in Library and Information Science in degree-granting institutions in North America. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time the Scholarship is awarded. 2007 Deadline: March 15.
Medical Lib Association (MLA) Scholarship ($2,000)
A scholarship for up to $5,000 will be granted to a student who is entering an ALA-accredited library school or who has yet to finish at least one half of the program's requirements in the year following the granting of the scholarship. Deadline:: December 1. More Information
Medical Library Assocation Scholarship for Minority Student ($2,000)
A scholarship for up to $5,000 will be granted to a minority student who is entering an ALA-accredited library school or has yet to finish at least one half of the program's requirements in the year following the granting of the scholarship. African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander American individuals who wish to study health sciences librarianship are eligible. Deadline:: December 1.
REFORMA Scholarship - National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking ($1500)
Any current or newly entering graduate library school student [M.L.S. or Ph.D.] may apply for this scholarships. Must provide proof of enrollment to an accredited library school. Open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States who are Spanish-speakers. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of and desire to serve the Spanish- speaking community. 2007 Deadline: March 15.
Special Libraries Association Scholarships ($6,000)
Awards for graduate study leading to a Master's Degree, graduate study leading to a Ph.D., and for post-M.L.S. study. One general award, and one minority award. 2006 Deadline: October 31.
International Federations of Library Associations and Institutions International Scholarships (variable - for study/work abroad)
Middle level professionals and technical specialists (computing staff) working in libraries in libraries/information centres in Asia and Oceania may apply. The candidates must be less than 46 years old. They must have an undergraduate degree and basic IT Skills. The scholarship will enable the recipient to gain experience and hands-on exposure in a professionally advanced environment at a recognized institution in Asia and Oceania. The scholarship period will not exceed six weeks. Annual Deadline: December 31st.
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarshipa (variable: $10,000-$23,000)
A student who has completed two years of undergraduate study and who has an Operational Rotary Club in his/her country may be eligible for a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship for study abroad. Deadline: Spring/Summmer - contact your local Rotary district for more information.
CLIR Annual Scholarship
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) offers an annual scholarship for a student of library information science to attend the yearly meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). This may open some doors to other resources via participation in IFLA.
Melbourne Undergraduate International Scholarships
For undergrads looking to study in Melbourne, Australia, the University of Melbourne is aiming to attract outstanding students from around the world.