Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship

Have you been energized by your studies and research at Furman? Do you want to work in a field rich with information and learning?

Then a career in Library and Information Science may be what you’re looking for. Knowledge is empowering and as a Librarian you will shape the way people access and interact with information. With a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science you may choose to work in college or university libraries, public or school libraries, or specialized libraries like music, law or corporate libraries. Your options in Library and Information Science are many and varied. This Masters Degree is also a common gateway to careers in information architecture, search engine design and other 21st century knowledge careers.

Announcing the Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship. This scholarship is available to a Furman rising or graduating senior who anticipates becoming a Librarian or a Furman graduate who has been accepted into an American Library Association accredited graduate program. The award is typically in the range of $3000-$4000, depending on number of applicants for the year. Renewable once, but preference is given to new recipients.

Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2011. Click here for application. Scholarship winner will be notified by May 1st.

For more information about librarianship see the American Library Association

Complete your application and return to:

Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship Committee
James B. Duke Library
Furman University
Greenville, SC

Questions? Call Laura Baker at 864-294-2277.