Graduate Student Researcher (GSRs)/Graduate Student
Assistants (GSAs)
These types of positions may be available, based upon
funded research or special projects underway at the School. GSRs/GSAs
receive a scholarship of half or full tuition plus a stipend
for working 10 or 20 hours per week with a faculty member
on a funded research project. Students are generally recruited
by faculty for these positions, but prospective students
who believe they have particular research skills or who
have special research interests should note this on their
financial aid application. Specific responsibilities
are defined by the terms of the funded project.
- Half or full tuition scholarship and fees.
- A monthly stipend of four (4) payments is provided
in Fall and Spring terms.
- A monthly stipend of three (3) payments is provided
in the Summer term.
- Individual coverage of health insurance is provided.
- When available, desks and office space are provided
for GSAs assigned to faculty members.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS:
Special scholarships are awarded, as available. The
Financial Aid Committee makes recommendations for selection
and/or selects recipients. Prospective students may apply
by writing a letter indicating why they are worthy of
a particular scholarship. Such statements should address
academic attainment and professional objectives rather
than financial need. Applications are linked to the title
of each Scholarship.
Joan Brest Friedberg
Scholarship provides a tuition
scholarship, which covers 3 courses (9 credits) on a
part‐time basis in the MLIS program. This scholarship
is awarded on the basis of the candidate's potential
to contribute to the field, written statement of interest,
and GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process,
the Financial Aid Committee reviews the applications
and conducts interviews of the finalists. The creator
of the scholarship, Naomi Lynn Siegel, also participates
in the selection of a recipient. The recipient of the
scholarship may re-apply for the scholarship one
additional time.
To be eligible for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be accepted and admitted into the MLIS program;
- Be a part‐time, in‐state (Pennsylvania)
student;
- Currently be employed in and/or express an interest
in public libraries and public librarianship;
- Be able to complete the three courses covered by
the award within 12 months (3 terms) from the time
that the award takes effect; and
- Be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Dr. Joan Brest Friedberg co-founded the "Beginning
with Books" program in 1984. "Beginning with
Books" was created as an early literacy intervention
project, to bring reading and literature to the attention
of children and families and to foster in them a life‐long
love of reading. She is an alumna of the University of
Pittsburgh.
Margaret Hodges Scholarship is a $1,500 one-time
scholarship for an individual demonstrating high academic
achievement and an interest in working with children
in a public library. The Financial Aid Committee selects
the recipient.
To be eligible for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be accepted and admitted into the MLIS program;
- Express an interest in public library service to
children;
- Demonstrate high academic achievement; and
- Be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Margaret Hodges, a former member of the staff of the
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, is a
Professor Emerita of the School, where she taught literature
for children and young adults and storytelling. She was
honored with a University Bicentennial medallion for
service, and she is the author of many books for children,
including St George and the Dragon, awarded the Caldecott
Medal for its illustrations. In 1989, this scholarship
was established in her name and was first awarded in
Fall 1990.
Frank B. and Anne J. Sessa Scholarship
This scholarship of $1,400 is to be used for scholarship
aid to students who have demonstrated high academic
achievements and an interest in pursuing careers in
public library science.
E. J. Josey Scholarship
for Minorities provides
a one-time $3,000 tuition scholarship to an African‐American
student with potential for academic excellence and leadership
in the profession. Professor Josey and the Financial
Aid Committee select the recipient.
To be eligible for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be accepted and admitted into the MLIS program;
- Demonstrate leadership potential;
- Demonstrate academic excellence;
- Be an African-American student; and
- Be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Dr. E. J. Josey is a Professor Emeritus in the Department
of Library and Information Science, where he taught courses
in Academic Librarianship and Libraries in Society. This
scholarship has been established to honor his lifelong
work on behalf of minorities in librarianship, especially
his fight to eradicate racial discrimination from library
facilities and to provide equal opportunities for minority
librarians.
Elva S. Smith Scholarship provides a full tuition scholarship.
The Financial Aid Committee selects the recipient with
advice from Professor Mary Margaret Kimmel. This scholarship
is awarded to a student demonstrating high academic achievement
and potential for a career working with children in a
public library.
To be eligible for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be accepted and admitted into the MLIS program;
- Express an interest in public library service to
children;
- Demonstrate academic excellence; and
- Be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Elva S. Smith was a professor of children’s services
at the Carnegie Library School from 1904 through 1944.
University
Library System/School of Information Sciences Minority
Fellowship &
Residency Program provides a full tuition
scholarship and a stipend. The recipient is required
to work 20 hours per week in the University Library System.
Upon completion of the MLIS degree, the student is required
to work within the ULS for one full year at a competitive
entry-level salary. The Internship is awarded by the
Financial Aid Committee in coordination with the Director
and the Personnel Librarian of the University Library
System.
To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must:
- Be accepted and admitted to the MLIS program for
full time study;
- Be a member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic
minority group;
- Submit an essay demonstrating an interest in academic
librarianship;
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills;
and
- Be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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