LIS Scholarships
All students admitted to the masters degree in library and information science (LIS) who submit a resume will be considered for the following internal awards and scholarships. Internal funding is limited and is highly competitive. The School of Information Studies encourages all students to pursue both internal and external funding opportunities.
Internal Awards and Scholarships
School of Information Studies Endowed Graduate Assistantships
Students who exemplify excellence may be considered for one of three named graduate assistantships designated specifically for LIS students in the School of Information Studies. Graduate assistants are selected based on superior qualifications and references. The award provides full tuition for the academic year in addition to a yearly stipend. Because the scholars are studying full-time, they may hold no other appointment except, in some cases, an assistantship or internship related to the program of study.
To apply for a graduate assistantship in library and information science, students should submit applications for admission to the University and the required credentials in the usual manner, indicating interest in this award by checking the appropriate box on the application form.
- Gaylord Library School Graduate Assistantship
- $12,000 stipend paid out as $6,000 per semester over fall and spring semesters. Awardees will be required to participate in research, teaching, or administrative assistance for 20 hours a week as part of their award.
- 24 tuition credits per year
- Jean Goodrich Library Science Leadership Graduate Assistantship
- $18,000 stipend paid out as $6,000 per semester over fall, spring, and summer. Awardees will be required to participate in research, teaching, or administrative assistance for 20 hours a week as part of their award.
- 24 tuition credits per year.
- Dorothy E. Rowland Library Science Graduate Assistantship
- $12,000 stipend paid out as $6,000 per semester fall and spring. Awardees will be required to participate in research, teaching, or administrative assistance for 20 hours a week as part of their award.
- 24 tuition credits per year.
Awards for Library and Information Science Students
The School of Information Studies considers LIS students for the following awards based on academic merit:
- Ronnie Kasowitz Memorial Scholarship - $2,000
- Muriel J. Rossman Scholarship - $1,500
- Ellen G. Shay Library Science Scholarship - $1,000
- Fay and Robert Taylor Scholarship partial scholarship and financial assistance
- Van Hoesen Loan Fund
- Marta Dosa Award - 3 credits (Application)
Graduate Assistance for Students in the Distance Education Program
Each year, the School of Information Studies awards one Helen Benning Regnier Scholarship. This merit-based, full-tuition scholarship is given to a distance learning student pursuing a master's degree in library and information science.
The Librarianship into the Future Award
The School of Information Studies seeks to engage with potential and existing students, alumni, and other iSchool community members in innovative ways, just as libraries in the future must reach out to their patrons in imaginative ways. We aspire to be a leader in the use of the social web, and therefore, we would like to encourage students interested in being prominent in this space to join us at Syracuse. To do this, we have established the Librarianship into the Future Scholarship. This award will be offered for the first time in 2009. This award will cover 50 percent of scholarship recipients’ tuition expenses toward their MSLIS degree at the Syracuse.
External Awards and Scholarships
In addition to awards provided by the school and the University, admitted LIS students are encouraged to apply for financial support from an external source such as the sampling listed below.
AALL (American Association of Law Libraries) Scholarships
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The American Association of Law Libraries awards scholarships in significant amounts each year in the categories listed below to assist individuals in achieving their goal of becoming a law librarian. Minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
- AALL Educational Scholarships: (descriptions copied from AALL website)
- Library Degree for Non-Law School Graduates (application form): Awarded to a college graduate with meaningful law library experience who is a degree candidate in an accredited library school with the intention of having a career as a law librarian. Preference is given to members of AALL, but scholarships are not restricted to members. Preference is given to applicants working for degrees with emphasis on courses in law librarianship. Evidence of financial need must be submitted.
- Library School Graduates Seeking A Non-Law Degree (application form): Awarded to library school graduates who are degree candidates in an area, other than law, which will be beneficial to the development of a professional career in law librarianship and who intend to have a career as a law librarian. Scholarship restricted to members of AALL. Evidence of financial need must be submitted.
- Law Librarians in Continuing Education Courses (application form): Awarded to law librarians with a degree from an accredited library or law school who are registrants in continuing education courses related to law librarianship.
- Grants from many other AALL regional chapters or Special Interest Section Sponsored Grants are also available. Please refer to this link on the AALL website (http://www.aallnet.org/committee/grants/grants.asp)
General Contact:
The American Association of Law Libraries
53 W. Jackson, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 939-4764
Fax: (312) 431-1097
Contact:
Steven Oberhoffer
Membership Coordinator
Phone: (312) 939-4764
Fax: (312) 431-1097
Email: soberhoffer@aall.org
Deadlines:
- April 1st for Library Degree for Non-Law School Graduates & Library School Graduates Seeking A Non-Law Degree scholarships
- February 1st, April 1st, October 1st for Law Librarians in Continuing Education Courses scholarship
ALA (American Library Association) Scholarship Program
Profile: ALA offers more than $300,000 worth of scholarships for Library and Information Studies students each year. These scholarships include:
Application:
The scholarship process is open annually from September - March. Applications and reference forms (which must be submitted on-line) are available during that time period. Instructions and general information remain available year round at the ALA Scholarships Web site.
Contact:
ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse
1-800-545-2433 ext. 4277
scholarships@ala.org
Deadline:
March 1
Dialogue Graduate Education Program - Roger K. Summit Scholarship
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The Roger K. Summit Scholarship, awarded annually by Dialog, was established to honor Dr. Roger K. Summit, the founder of Dialog, for his outstanding contributions to the field of information science.
Two regional awards are made, one for North America and one for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in a library and information science program within the award region. The scholarship recipient, who must have demonstrated outstanding interest or performance in electronic information services, is selected based upon the following criteria:
- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated interest in electronic information services, based on course work, research and experience
- Proficiency on Dialog online services
- Faculty recommendations
Contact:
Betty Jo Hebberd
Betty.Jo.Hibberd@thomson.com
Application:
The 2006 scholarship application can be found here.
The 2006 scholarship test can be found here.
Deadline:
October 20, 2006
International Research & Exchanges Board Grants
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Individual Advanced Research Opportunities (IARO): The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides fellowships to professionals with terminal degrees, master's students, and pre-doctoral and postdoctoral scholars and from the United States for individual long-term policy-relevant research in Europe and Eurasia. Limited funding is available for pre-doctoral humanities scholars. IREX offers grants of 1-3 months for policy-relevant research at the master's level. (MLIS program)
Application: Application materials are available at this link http://www.irex.org/programs/iaro/application.asp
Contact:
For more information, contact: iaro@irex.org
Deadline: Usually in late October
Library of Congress
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Junior Fellows Program is a paid-intern scholarship program. Fellows, working with primary source materials, will assist selected divisions in fulfilling their mission to reduce the arrearage by organizing and documenting archival collections, producing finding aids and bibliographic records, preparing materials for preservation and service, and doing bibliographical research; and, contribute to the Library's efforts to digitize its historical collections. Fellowships, lasting two to three months, are available in the summer, according to the needs and schedule of the Library. Fellowships begin in either May or June, depending upon the availability of the selected fellow. Fellows work full time (40 hours per week). Fellows will be paid a taxable stipend of $300 per week. Academic credit for the fellowship work is at the discretion of the educational institution.
Requirements:
- applicants must be either enrolled in an ongoing academic program at an accredited college or university at the junior or senior undergraduate level, or at the graduate level, or have completed their degree since August 2003
- Non-US citizens are welcomed to apply -- proper work visas must be obtained by successful applicants prior to reporting to the Library
Application: Application materials are available at this link
Contact: Junior Fellows Program Coordinator
Library of Congress
Library Services, Room LM-642
Washington, DC 20540-4600
Email: jrfell@loc.gov
Phone: 202-707-5330
Fax: 202-707-6269
Deadline: March 1 - April 16 (received by, not postmark) Note: Any applications received before March 1 will not be considered
Medical Library Association
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Contact: Lisa C. Fried Phone: (312) 419-9094 x28
Deadlines:
New York Library Association (NYLA)- Dewey Scholarship
Profile:
The NYLA-Dewey Scholarship provides financial assistance to enable an interested and deserving student to pursue a Master’s Degree in Library Science at an ALA-accredited library school in New York State.
The recipient of this award will receive $1500 to cover tuition costs and related expenses. In addition, the winner will receive a complimentary one-year student membership in NYLA and free attendance at the first NYLA Annual Conference to be held after the awarding of the scholarship.
Application:
The application form can be found here. Completed applications must be mailed to: New York LIbrary Association 252 Hudson Ave. Albany, NY 12210-1802 ATTN: NYLA-Dewey Scholarship
Contact:
(800) 252-NYLA email: membership@nyla.org
Deadline:
September 22, 2006
Special Libraries Association
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This program consists of awards for graduate study leading to a master's degree, graduate study leading to a Ph.D., and for post-M.L.S. study.
Applications deadlines, and contact persons vary for each scholarship. Please view each award's Web site for further information.