The Elizabeth A. Rupert Graduate Scholarship in Library Science

Purpose of Award

The Elizabeth A. Rupert Graduate Scholarship in Library Science is funded through contributions to the Rupert Fund administered by the Clarion University Foundation. The purpose of the scholarship is to give personal encouragement and financial support to a promising graduate student who seeks a career in librarianship by completing the Master of Science in Library Science degree at Clarion University. Two $575 awards will be made for 2002-2003.

Dr. Rupert, an alumna of Clarion (B.S. 1959), served as professor of Library Science from 1961-1985. She was appointed dean of the College of Library Science in 1971 and served until her retirement. Dr. Rupert's service to Clarion also included a three-month period as interim president in 1977. She had experience as a school and academic librarian prior to becoming a library educator.

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Eligibility

The scholarship is available to all qualified students of any race, creed, or citizenship, single or married, who have serious interest in careers in librarianship and who meet the selection criteria.

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Selection Criteria

1. Admission to the Master of Science in Library Science degree program at Clarion University for full-time continuous study.
   
   
2. Evidence of superior achievement in graduate courses, determined by Q.P.A.
   
   
3. Evidence of significant contributions to the purposes and activities of the Department of Library Science.

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Selection Procedures

1. Student is admitted to the Master of Science in Library Science degree program as a full-time student.
   
   
2. Student has completed at least one semester of graduate student and has earned at least nine (9) credits.
   
   
3. Student is nominated by a faculty member to receive the scholarship. The nominating statement should identify criteria 2 and 3 above.
   
   
4. Members of the department Awards Committee will review credentials of nominated students and rank nominees according to established criteria.
   
   
5. The monetary award will be presented to the nominee who receives the highest ranking. In the event of equal ranking, financial need will be considered, as requested by Dr. Rupert.

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Past Recipients