Chancellor's Student Award

Beth Mason Scholarship (Biennial)

H.W. Wilson Foundation Scholarship

Jack J. Merkel Scholarship

Doralyn Hickey Memorial Scholarship

WLA Vida Cummins Stanton Scholarship

Barbara G. Bartley Award

Fellowships & Internship Opportunities

Dean's Scholarship

Mary Lou Zuege Scholarship

Allan J. Mc Andrews Scholarship

Helene Ingversen Mc Andrews Scholarship

Chancellor's Student Award | top |

Application Deadline:

None

Award Amount:

$5,000 (distributed between two semesters)

Number of Awards:

Five awarded annually (Fall semster - 2 awarded; Spring semester - 2 awarded; Summer semester - 1 awarded)

Description:

Awarded to incoming MLIS students

Eligibility Criteria:

Academic merit based on undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate performance

Application Procedure:

None. All incoming students admitted to the MLIS program are considered.

Stipulations:

Recipients must be registered for at least six graduate credits per semester during the two academic year semesters of the award (fall-spring for fall awardees; spring-fall for spring awardees).

Alexandra Dimitroff/Thomas Walker Scholarship Fund | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$1,000 (Dispersed in Fall)

Number of Awards:

One awarded annually

Description:

Thanks to the generosity of a SOIS alumna, this scholarship supports library education and honors two faculty of the School of Information Studies, Alexandra Dimitroff and Thomas Walker. The scholarship is awarded to full or part-time graduate students interested in a career in public libraries with a preference for those intending to specialize in services for children and young adults.

Eligibility Criteria:

Full or part-time graduate status, with at least 18 credits toward the MLIS degree.

Application Procedure:

Applicants submit a letter to the Chair of the Graduate Admissions and Awards Committee substantiating their interest in the scholarship and an essay of no more than 500 words, expressing their intent to pursue a career in public librarianship or services for children and young adults.

Stipulations:

Recipients must be registered for a minimum of at least four graduate credits per fall semester during the academic year of the award.

Ted Samore Scholarship Fund | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$2,000 ($1,000/semester)

Number of Awards:

One awarded annually

Description:

Named in honor of Professor Theodore (Ted) Samore, who retired at the conclusion of the 1989-90 academic year after 24 years of dedicated service in the field of Library Science. Samore, who set a high bar for research in the field of Library Science, was known for his commitment to students as a teacher and mentor. This scholarship is awarded to an MLIS student based on academic merit and outstanding student achievement or promise.

Application Procedure:

Applicants submit a letter to the Chair of the Graduate Admissions and Awards Committee substantiating their interest in the scholarship and an essay of no more than 500 words, describing their academic achievements.

Tim Ericson Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$500 (Dispersed in Fall)

Number of Awards:

One awarded annually

Description:

The University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee School of Information Studies is inviting applicants for the Timothy L. Ericson Scholarship in Archival Studies, to be awarded for the Fall of 2008.  The Timothy L. Ericson Scholarship in Archival Studies honors the founder and long-time Director of the SOIS Archival Studies Program, Timothy L. Ericson, whose contributions to SOIS have supported his colleagues, inspired his students and brought many new and talented individuals to the archives profession.

Eligibility Criteria:

Both On-site and Distance Education students may apply.

As of Fall semester of each year, students must be enrolled in the School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.  Students must either be enrolled in the MLIS Program with a Concentration in Archival Studies, or show a demonstrated commitment to Archival Studies, or must be enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Management (CAS) Program.

Application Procedure:

 Students must provide the following:

1. Name and contact information, on a cover sheet separate from the application materials.

2. A description of the coursework that they have completed in the MLIS or CAS program, with a focus on Archives coursework.

3. A personal statement of no more than two pages, expressing their interest and accomplishments in the area of Archival Studies, the coursework they intend to complete, and their professional goals upon completion of the program.

4. A completed SOIS Application for Awards and Assistantships, Available as a PDF on the SOIS Scholarships, Assistantships and Awards page (http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SOIS/resources/scholarships.htm )

Ericson Scholarship Committee
c/o Sharon Lake
Graduate Student Advisor
School of Information Studies
University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
Bolton Hall Room 510
PO BOX 413
Milwaukee, WI  53201

All applications must be turned in as hard copy documents.  No e-mail
applications will be accepted.

The Initial Selection Committee will consist of the Director of the Archival Studies Program, one member of the archival community who is a graduate of the SOIS Archival Studies Program, and one additional member of the SOIS faculty.  Final recommendation for the award will be approved by the SOIS Admissions and Awards Committee.

Stipulations:

H.W. Wilson Foundation Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$2,500 ($1,250/semester)

Number of Awards:

One annually

Description:

Awarded to an entering or continuing MLIS student with an expressed interest in information technology or library automation

Eligibility Criteria:

Academic merit based on undergraduate (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA) and (if applicable) graduate performance (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA).

Application Procedure:

Applicants submit a letter to the Chair of the Graduate Admissions and Awards Committee stating their interest in the scholarship. The application must also include a 500-word or less essay on one aspect of the role of information technology in the information professions.

Stipulations:

Recipients must be registered for at least six graduate credits per semester during the academic year of the award.

Doralyn Hickey Memorial Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$1,500 ($750/semester)

Number of Awards:

One annually

Description:

This scholarship is named in honor of Prof. Doralyn Hickey, who served as director of the School in the mid-1970s. The scholarship is awarded to an entering or continuing MLIS student who is dedicated to a professional career in a facet of information organization (for example, cataloging, classification, indexing, metadata).

Eligibility Criteria:

Entering or continuing MLIS student with an expressed interest in the area of information organization.

Application Procedure:

Applicants submit a letter to the Chair of the Graduate Admissions and Awards Committee stating their interest in the scholarship. The application must also include a 500-word or less essay outlining their commitment to the area of information organization.

Stipulations:

Recipients must be registered for at least six graduate credits per semester during the academic year of the award.

Barbara G. Bartley Award (Biennial)| top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st(Biennial Award - odd years - ex. 2005-06 academic year)

Award Amount:

$300 (Dispersed in Fall)

Number of Awards:

One Biennially

Description:

This scholarship is named after Barbara G. Bartley, Associate Professor Emerita, to support attendance at the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) national conference. This award is given to a current MLIS student or a recent graduate of the UWM SOIS. Eligibility is based on interest in children/young adult librarianship and academic achievement.

Dean's Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$250 (Dispersed in Fall)

Number of Awards:

One annually

Description:

The SOIS Alumni Association awards this scholarship to a full-time graduate student based on academic achievement.

Stipulations:

Recipients must be registered for at least eight graduate credits per semester during the academic year of the award.

Beth Mason Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$300 (Dispersed in Fall)

Number of Awards:

One Annually

Description:

The North Shore Milwaukee Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has established this scholarship in the memory of Elizabeth Mason, Alumna and Adjunct Faculty member of SOIS. It is awarded to a female MLIS student based upon academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student living in the Milwaukee North Shore area.

Jack J. Merkel Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st (Biennial: even years - ex. 2004-05 academic year)

Award Amount:

$500 (Dispersed in Fall)

Number of Awards:

One Biennially

Description:

This scholarship is awarded to an MLIS student based on academic merit. Eligibility is based on interest in the humanities and public libraries.

Stipulations:

Recipients must have attained junior, senior or graduate standing.

WLA Vida Cummins Stanton Scholarship (Administered by the Wisconsin Library Association) | top |

Application Deadline:

September 15

Eligibility Criteria:

A Wisconsin resident.
Admitted to the Master's degree program in the School of Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a part-time or full-time student.
Pursuing the library media or youth services program.

Application Procedure:

Applicants must provide a completed application form and send it to:

Library Careers Committee Chair
Wisconsin Library Association, Inc.
5220 East Terrace Drive, Suite A1
Madison, Wisconsin 53718-8345

Mary Lou Zuege Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

October 1

Award Amount:

$500

Number of Awards:

One Annually (Spring Semester)

Description:

This scholarship is awarded to an MLIS student based on academic merit and financial need.

Allan J. Mc Andrews Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

March 1st

Award Amount:

$500

Number of Awards:

One Annually (Fall Semester)

Description:

This scholarship is awarded to an MLIS student based on academic merit and financial need.

Stipulations:

Preference will be given to non-traditional students who are in their final semester in the MLIS program.

Helene Ingversen Mc Andrews Scholarship | top |

Application Deadline:

October 1st

Award Amount:

$500 (Dispersed in Spring)

Number of Awards:

One Annually

Description:

This scholarship is awarded to an MLIS student based on academic merit and financial need.

Stipulations:

Preference will be given to non-traditional students who are in their final semester in the MLIS program.