MFOL Academic Scholarships for Graduate Library Science

Geographic Scope: Maui County residents (including Lāna'i and Moloka'i)

Program Background: MFOL has been awarding graduate level MLIS scholarships since 2009. More than a dozen recipients are currently serving in library positions in Maui.

Eligibility

• Maui County residents
• Pursuing a Master's or graduate advanced degree in Library and Information Science
• Enrolled at University of Hawai'i Mānoa campus OR through UH University Center at UH Maui College campus
• Must be newly or currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at University of Hawaii

Allowed Uses

Scholarship funds may be used for:

• Enrollment and tuition
• Textbooks and materials
• Transportation including air transportation to UH Manoa for on-site classes

Application Timeline

Students may apply each UH Mānoa GLIS academic semester until graduation

Contact Information

• Dorothy Tolliver: tolliver@hawaii.edu
• Kate Acks: acks@hawaii.edu

Application Process

1. After enrolling in classes, fill out the online application form
2. Email the completed application to:
   • Dorothy Tolliver (tolliver@hawaii.edu)
   • Kate Acks (acks@hawaii.edu)
3. Notification to scholarship winners will be sent via email

Required Information

• Select a date (application date)
• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Phone
• UH Student ID #
• Street Address
• City
• State
• Zip code
• List of courses for coming semester
• List of LIS courses completed
• If not a Maui County resident: explanation of why applying for this scholarship