SLIS is pleased to be able to offer scholarships for fall, spring and summer terms, and assistantships for fall and spring terms.

Note: When applying for the Assistantship and Scholarship Application complete the application form in its entirety. You cannot start the process, leave the form uncompleted and return to complete it later.

For financial assistance application forms, please click here.

Additional information is available from the UA Graduate School Financial Assistance Handbook.

Information below is from the 2005-07 Graduate School Catalog.

Alabama Public Library Service Grants
Grants for employees of Alabama public libraries who are pursuing graduate library and information studies degrees on a part-time basis.  For more information, contact:  Alabama Public Library Service, ATTN: Kelyn Ralya, 6030 Monticello Drive, Montgomery, AL  36130;  (800) 723-8459 x3976 or kralya@apls.state.al.us.  Application deadline:  April 1.

Alabama Library Association Scholarships. Awarded to promising Alabama students who wish to pursue graduate degrees accredited by the American Library Association or by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Contact*: Alabama Library Association Scholarship and Loan Fund, (334) 262-5210 or allaonline@mindspring.com. Application deadline: June 1.
*As of January 1, 2008 the contact information will be as follows: 1-877-563-5146/334-263-1272 (FAX: 334-265-1281) EMAIL: mdginc@bellsouth.net

Project ALFA (IMLS supported scholarship) Full tuition remission, limited travel support, and Mac laptop to support a student pursuing graduate library and information studies degrees with a focus on universal access issues for libraries and information centers.  Scholarship opportunities available for students admitted Fall 2012. For more information, contact:  brods001@crimson.ua.edu.  Application deadline:  May 10, 2012. (Fall admission only) For more information:www.projectalfa.slis.ua.edu

Martha Jule Blackshear Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS who is planning a career in public or school librarianship and providing evidence of this commitment through prior work experience.

Marie Drolet Bristol Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to one or more SLIS students, based on scholastic potential and financial need.

Corr Scholarship. Awarded to students currently enrolled in SLIS and pursuing specializations in school or youth services. Awarded on Honors Day.

Barbara Doughty Scholarship. Awarded to a student in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential.

Mary Elizabeth Webster Edwards Scholarship. Awarded annually to students in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential and need.

Bethel Fite Endowed Scholarships for Part-Time Students in SLIS. Awarded on Honors Day to a part-time student pursuing an M.L.I.S. degree.

Cherie D. Feenker Law Librarianship Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student planning a career in law libraries.

Pauline M. Foster Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student from Alabama specializing in school librarianship.

Mary Lou Jones Griffin Scholarship. Awarded to a student in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential and need.

Mildred and Karl Harrison Endowed Scholarship in SLIS. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS based on scholastic potential and financial need.

Elizabeth Melton Lee Endowed Scholarship. Awarded to a student in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential and financial need.

Library School Association Endowed Graduate School Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS based on scholastic potential and financial need.

Mary Sue McGarity Endowed Scholarship. Awarded to a student in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential and need.

M.L.I.S. Faculty Scholar Endowed Award. Awarded on Honors Day to an outstanding SLIS student in recognition of academic excellence, outstanding service, and professional promise.

James D. Ramer Endowed Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award in SLIS. $1,000 awarded to a doctoral student in SLIS based on the quality of his or her dissertation. Awarded on Honors Day.

James D. Ramer Scholarship. Awarded to students in SLIS to help defray the cost of summer school study.

Fannie Schmitt Scholarship. Awarded annually to students in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential and financial need.

SLIS Minority Quasi-Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to students in SLIS who are members of a minority group.

Bernice Stacy Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS on the basis of scholastic potential and financial need.

Annabel and Nell K. Stephens Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Awarded to a student in SLIS on the basis of career potential and financial need. Preference is given to a student pursuing a career in public librarianship in Alabama.

Elton B. Stephens Scholarship. Awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement and merit to a doctoral student in SLIS.

George R. Stewart Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS based on scholastic potential and financial need.

Ruth Waldrop Part-Time Student Endowed Scholarship in SLIS. Established by the Library School Association. Awarded to graduate students pursuing degrees in SLIS on a part-time basis.

Annie Ford Wheeler Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS based on scholastic potential and financial need.

H. W. Wilson Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS based on scholastic potential and financial need.

Windgate Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in the MFA in the Book Arts program based on scholastic potential.

Kenda Wise Endowed Scholarship in SLIS. Awarded annually based on scholastic potential and financial need.

Powers-Meriam Wyman Endowed Scholarship. Awarded annually to a student in SLIS based on scholastic potential.