Scholarship Offered

Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship 

What are you doing after graduation? Are you considering an career as a librarian or in an information related field?

Knowledge is empowering and as a librarian you will shape the way people access and interact with information. With a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science you may choose to work in college or university libraries, public or school libraries, or specialized libraries like music, law or corporate libraries. Your options in Library and Information Science are many and varied. This Masters Degree is also a common gateway to careers in information architecture, search engine design and other 21st century knowledge careers. The American Library Association gives a great overview of what is possible with this degree.

Announcing the Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship. This scholarship is available to a Furman rising or graduating senior who anticipates becoming a Librarian or a Furman graduate who has been accepted into an American Library Association accredited graduate program. The award is typically in the range of $2000-$3000, depending on number of successful applicants for the year. Renewable once, but preference is given to new recipients. Applications will be accepted until March 30, 2012. The scholarship winner will be notified by April 24th.   Complete your application and return to: Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship Committee James B. Duke Library Furman University Greenville, SC Questions? Call Laura Baker at 864-294-2277.