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MFOL Academic Scholarships for Graduate Library Science

FRIENDS OF THE MAUI COUNTY LIBRARY

Funding Amount

$3,000 per semester

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MFOL Academic Scholarships for Graduate Library Science

Funder: Maui Friends of the Library (MFOL)

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

Award Amount: $3,000 per semester

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
  • Flo Wiger: ashes3@me.com
  • General: mauifriendsofthelibrary@hotmail.com

How to Apply

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)
- Flo Wiger (ashes3@me.com)
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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

teacher-development

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