Top 38 Library and Information Sciences Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Van Dusen-Kaiser-Halley Scholarship annually awards $1,000 to a Texas resident pursuing graduate studies leading to a career as an elementary school or children's librarian. To be eligible, applicants must have attained at least a B average during the last two years of a baccalaureate degree program and have been accepted as a graduate student at a Texas ALA-accredited or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) library education program. Bear in mind that this scholarship is awarded only in even-numbered years. If you're a Texas resident, graduate student, and aspiring elementary school or children's librarian, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Christopher J. Hoy/ERT Scholarship is an impressive award that offers $5,000 to a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS (Master's of Library Science) in an ALA-accredited program. To be eligible, applicants must have completed no more than 12 semester hours towards MLS/MLIS/MIS prior to June 1 of the year awarded. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Phi Alpha Theta's annual Doctoral Scholarship program is open to graduate student members who are pursuing a Ph.D. in History or Library Science-Archives and who have passed their general examinations at least two weeks before the scholarship application deadline. The applicant must be a verified member of Phi Alpha Theta and will be considered for one of the three awards available. A curriculum vitae or resume and three letters of recommendation are required. Submit the application and supporting materials either via email or by mail to apply.

Phi Alpha Theta offers three graduate scholarships available to its student members. To be eligible, members must be entering graduate school for the first time in the upcoming Fall semester and must be pursuing a Master's degree in History or Library Science-Archives. Students currently enrolled in a graduate program are not eligible to apply. A curriculum vitae or resume, GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation are required. Submit the application and supporting materials either via email or by mail to be considered.

Are you a current postsecondary student pursuing a STEM degree? If so, consider applying for the SMART Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying one of SMART's ~24 approved STEM disciplines. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and offers STEM students educational and workforce opportunities. Their mission is to “inspire, cultivate, and develop” STEM students to develop their future careers. In addition to having their full tuition expenses paid and the opportunity to partake in research internships, recipients are awarded a stipend worth between $30,000 and $46,000 a year. However, bear in mind that winners must also commit to post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense. If you are passionate about a career in STEM and are looking for a way to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!  

The Gwendolyn S. Cruzat MLA Scholarship recognizes outstanding master's students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and potential for success in health sciences librarianship. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate library school or have completed no more than half of the academic requirements of their program by March. This prestigious award is presented annually at the MLA conference, where the recipient will also receive a one-year student membership to MLA and free inclusive student registration. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career in health sciences librarianship!

The Medical Library Association (MLA) is proud to offer the MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students to recognize a student who demonstrates exceptional scholarship and potential in health sciences librarianship. The recipient will be announced at the MLA's annual conference and will receive a one-year MLA student membership and free inclusive student registration, in addition to up to $5,000 to go toward their post-secondary education. To be eligible, applicants must belong to an underrepresented ethnic or racial group and be entering a master's program at an American Library Association-accredited graduate library school or have completed no more than half of the academic requirements. Some eligible ethnic groups include Black/African-American, Latinx, Asian, Aboriginal, North American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. If you're eligible, apply to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!

The NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship is for recently graduated (in the most recent, completed academic year) high school seniors who belong to an underrepresented group and have a demonstrated desire to major in or pursue a degree in STEM or a related field. To find out if your major is eligible, please visit the NSHSS website for the list of eligible STEM disciplines. To apply, students must submit one to two educator recommendations, as well as a personal statement, transcript, and headshot. If you're an underrepresented student passionate about STEM or a related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The selected Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Science, Technology, and Innovation (CSIRO) will conduct innovative scientific research related to critical challenges facing the U.S. and Australia. During their term (5-6 months), the Chair will work on a specific research project aligned with priority areas of research for CSIRO that will lead to ongoing collaborative partnerships between Australia and the U.S. The Chair will also be expected to engage in outreach and networking activities within CSIRO and across the Australian Innovation system through occasional guest lectures, seminars, and/or community interactions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and should contact CSIRO for the required letter of invitation.

The Fulbright Future Postdoctoral Scholarships support projects that seek to advance cutting-edge applied science, kick-start innovative business collaborations that foster the creation of new jobs, or further the development of impact-driven emergent technologies. This unique opportunity provides significant funding for projects that seek to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Americans and Australians through programs of collaborative research and development. All applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or Terminal degree and must include a letter of invitation from their proposed institution. If you're an innovator or entrepreneur wanting to positively impact the lives of Australians and Americans, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The "Fulbright-Czech Technical University Distinguished Scholar in Electrical Engineering" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses at Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic. Selected scholars will be required to advise and/or mentor students, assist in faculty, curriculum, and/or program development, conduct a research project of the applicant's choosing, and teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Czech Technical University, Prague. While it is recommended that applicants receive a letter of invitation, it is not required. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. If you're an academic wanting to conduct research at Czech Technical University, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The "Fulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics" grants the selected Chair the ability to conduct research in their area of specialization and contribute to the Hanken School of Economic's knowledge dissemination to academia and the corporate world. In addition, the Chair will teach and guest lecture at the Hanken School of Economics, and on occasion, other Finnish universities. Through this, the Distinguished Chair is encouraged to network and create linkages throughout Finland. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and be full or associate professors. If you're an economics or business professor interested in working in Finland, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more info.

This “Fulbright-National Science Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award” is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure at select Icelandic universities. Selected scholar(s) may conduct research and/or teach a course at the university level or deliver seminars/workshops. Research projects must focus on cybersecurity or critical infrastructure related to any of these areas: (1) pure and applied research, (2) research coordination, (3) transitioning research into practice, (4) workforce, curriculum, and capacity development, (5) enterprise risk management, or (6) law, policy, and international relations. Scholars may also participate in consulting, developing training curricula, and assisting with evaluations. Participating institutions are the University of Iceland, Reykjavik University, and the University of Akureyri. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!

The Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders from the U.S. who are interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in information and communications technology at Finnish universities. The award emphasizes projects that prioritize active research work, including publications. Some guest lecturing and/or supervising students is also welcomed. While the main aim of this Chair position is designed to promote international exchange, the selected Chair is encouraged to participate in and explore research collaboration, write joint publications with Finnish colleagues, develop international exchange collaboration between the U.S. home and Finnish host institution, and otherwise engage with the host community and Finnish companies. If you're a U.S. Scholar interested in studying information and communications technology in Finland, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The "Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the Glasgow School of Art" Award is open to artists and academics interested in conducting projects (including artistic ones) and teaching courses in select arts, humanities, and social science fields at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The selected scholar will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development in any discipline within the institution for six months. To apply, interested individuals must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Keep on reading for more information!

The "John Von Neumann Distinguished Award in STEM" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in conducting  STEM research at one of Hungary's top research facilities/institutions. Selected scholars for this grant are expected to conduct cutting-edge STEM research preferably at one of Hungary's high-priority research facilities or universities. A list of eligible institutions can be found on the John von Neumann Distinguished Award in STEM's webpage. Eligible topics include astronomy, chemistry, geology, information sciences/systems, neuroscience, physics, and more. Interested students must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!