UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Undergraduate students who access Penn State University Libraries’ resources or services and who struggle to pay for their education are encouraged to apply for 2023-24 academic year University Libraries scholarships.
The University Libraries offers a variety of awards annually to Penn State undergraduates. Some are for those considering pursuing a master’s degree in library science, library information science or librarianship. One scholarship is available for a Media Technology and Support Services student employee or the child of a Media Tech employee.
Other scholarships target students studying in:
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the College of the Liberal Arts;
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the School of Hospitality Management; and
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a STEM field (science, technology, engineering and math).
These scholarships are intended to help with current school costs, and awards start at $500 and range up to $3,000. A student who completes a scholarship application will be considered for all available scholarships, as appropriate.
Students who have never thought about a career in libraries may not be aware of the wide range of career paths that exist in this field, in the academic, business or public realm. Library professionals work in teaching and research and have access to the latest technology in the field of information access and delivery. Additional information is available on the application website.
The deadline to submit 2023 scholarship applications is Friday, May 5. Descriptions of each award, application details, additional information about the diverse roles in library science careers, and an application form are available at libraries.psu.edu/about/scholarship-opportunities.
For more information, contact Wendi Keeler at 814-863-5449 or wak109@psu.edu.