GSLIS Scholarship applications due by February 15, 2012
The GSLIS faculty encourage qualified students to apply for the following scholarships, to be awarded for the fall 2012 semester:
The Betty Fast Scholarship: to recognize students in the GSLIS program who show excellence in their academic work, strong potential in library leadership, and a commitment to youth services in school or public libraries. $1,000. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/fast.html
The Elizabeth Futas Scholarship: recognizing a student in the GSLIS program whose academic excellence, strong potential in library leadership, and commitment to professional development, ethics, and service reflects the spirit of Dr. Futas. $2000. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/futas.html
The Frank Iacono Scholarship: Recognizes a student with a strong commitment to outreach. It is supported by donations to the GSLIS General Scholarship Endowment from Mr. Iacono's family, friends, and colleagues. $500. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/iacono.html
The GSLIS Prism Scholarship: celebrating diversity by supporting a student committed to serving diverse populations in any type of library or informational service. $500. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/documents/GSLISPrismScholarshipApplication.pdf
The Stewart Schneider Scholarship: Awarded to a GSLIS student with professional aspirations in reference services. $500. Application information: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/schneider.html
General GSLIS scholarships: a limited number of scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and need. Application form: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Academics/Forms/genform.pdf
You can find information about all of the scholarships at: http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Admissions/GSLISAid.html
