[slis] Scholarships for SLIS students

[Ethel Bloesch <ethel-bloesch@uiowa.edu>]

Three scholarships will be awarded this fall to students currently enrolled
as degree students in the School of Library & Information 
Science:

	1. Jack E. Tillson Scholarship - $1,000

	2. Iowa Library Trustees Association Scholarship - $500

	3. Dr. John Martin Scholarship - $1,000


Deadline for applications is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 5:00 P.M.

Eligibility and application procedures are given below.  Please note that a
separate application is required for each award.  We encourage you to
apply.  If you have questions, please contact Ethel Bloesch
(ethel-bloesch@uiowa.edu)


JACK E. TILLSON SCHOLARSHIP

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the Iowa Library Association
Foundation to a graduate student in library and information science at The
University of Iowa.  Applicant must be enrolled at least half-time (5
semester hours) and have a 3.25 grade point average or higher on his/her
undergraduate program or previous graduate study of 8 or more semester
hours.  The winner will receive the award at the ILA fall conference
banquet in Davenport on October 11.
 
To apply: submit an application to the Iowa Library Association Foundation,
c/o Ethel Bloesch, 3087 LIB.  Forms are available in 3087 Library, or
request that a form be placed in your mailbox or mailed to you (send
request to ethel-bloesch@uiowa.edu).    Deadline: September 7.
 
 
IOWA LIBRARY TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a library and information science
student planning to work in a public library. The winner will receive the
award at the fall conference of ILA in Davenport on October 11.

To apply: submit a letter of application, stating your career goals and a
summary of education and work experience, to the Iowa Library Trustees
Associaton, c/o Ethel Bloesch, 3087 LIB.  Deadline: September 7.


DR. JOHN MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP

A $1,000 scholarship has been established to further the education of a
deserving student interested in the health sciences information network.
The applicant must be a new or continuing student regularly admitted to the
School of Library and Information Science at The University of Iowa and
must carry at least 9 hours of graduate credit during the 2001-02 academic
year.  Criteria for selection: 1) Demonstrated interest in a career in
medical or science information services; 2) Academic excellence; 3)
Professional promise; 4) Financial need.

To apply: Submit a letter of application to the Scholarship Committee, 3087
LIB, giving particular emphasis to criteria 1 and 4.  Supporting letters of
reference are welcome, but not required.  Other evidences of career focus,
such as research papers, are also welcome.  Deadline: September 7.