• What are some tips
  for new students
  from iSchool members?
• What are some
  good management
  resources?
• What scholarships
  can I apply for?
• How can I learn more
  about applying for jobs?
• Submit graduating student
  feedback form
  and exit interview

Continuing Scholarships

The Stepping Up grant will provide funding for 18 of the hours required for the degree. A number of scholarships are available to help fund the rest of the degree. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the University of Texas, the School of Information, and other organizations, these scholarships will be listed here in the summer of 2008. Every effort will be made to assist Stepping Up students in their applications for these grants. In addition, some employers offer tuition reimbursement programs and every effort should be made to maximize those benefits when possible.

UT Austin Scholarships

The University of Texas at Austin hosts a scholarship resource called TexasScholarships.org that lists many opportunities for financial aid. Check this site periodically for new funding resources.

Additionally, the Office of Graduate Studies hosts a list of funding resources.

SLA Scholarship Program

Applications are being accepted for SLA's Scholarship Program. Up to $6,000 is available in scholarships. Available scholarships include:

• SLA Scholarship: Graduate study in librarianship leading to a master's degree
• Affirmative Action Scholarship: Graduate study in librarianship leading to a Masters degree; applicants must be citizens of the United States of America either by birth or naturalization or permanent resident aliens
• Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Scholarship: Beginning graduate study leading to a Ph.D.; applicants must be members of the Special Libraries Association and have worked in a special library
• Plenum Scholarship: Graduate study leading to a Ph.D.; applicants must be members of the Special Libraries Association and have worked in a special library
• Mary Adeline Conner Professional Development Scholarship: Post-M.L.S. certificate or degree programs; applicants must be members of the Special Libraries Association and have work in special libraries at least five years

Students are encouraged to visit the SLA Web site for complete descriptions, eligibility requirements and applications.

For additional information, contact Tenikka Greene via email or phone: (703) 647-4936.