John R. Gibbs
$1,000 per year
3.5 or higher GPA
One award is granted annually either to a full-time undergraduate student or a full-time graduate student, to encourage innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The student must have a record of academic excellence. Preference is given to those who have demonstrated or expressed a stated interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ruth Walker Health Informatics Scholarship
$800 per year
3.0 or higher GPA
This scholarship is open to full-time students who have a record of academic excellence. Preference will be given to student who have an undergraduate degree in Health Information Management from Indiana University.
David R. and Dorotha W. Oliver Graduate Scholarship
Variable amount per year
3.5 or higher GPA
This scholarship is awarded to Master of Library and Information Science students with a record of academic excellence. It was established by the children of IU alumni David and Dortha Oliver, 1964 and 1967 graduates, respectively. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Preference will be given to returning students and/or students with interest in public school librarianship.
Other requirements (see application for details): Students are automatically matched and considered for the scholarship. There is no essay or letter of recommendation required.
Keith C. Kuhn Tri-State Scholarship
Variable amount per year
3.0 or higher GPA
This scholarship is awarded to Master of Library and Information Science students who are from the Tri-State area (southeast Indiana, southwest Ohio, and northern Kentucky). Keith C. Kuhn was a 1976 MLS graduate; he also served as President of the ILS Alumni Board for several years. He was the Head of Public Services in the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH. The recipients will have completed a minimum of 6 credit hours in the program and have an excellent record of academic achievement with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Other requirements (see application for details): Students are automatically matched and considered for the scholarship. There is no essay or letter of recommendation required.
Wilma Gibbs Moore Graduate Endowed Scholarship
One time award of $1000 and $500 in tuition remission per semester
(6 credit hours required)
This scholarship is awarded annually to Master of Library and Information Science students. For more information, visit the Wilma Gibbs Moore Graduate Endowed Scholarship page.
Spectrum Scholarship
The LIS Department Matches the Spectrum award in tuition remission.
See: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum
Spectrum recruits and provides scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students to assist individuals interested in obtaining a graduate degree and leadership positions within the Library and Information Science profession and the American Library Association (ALA) organization.
Apply by March 1