Through the generosity of multiple scholarship funds, the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) at Drexel University is offering merit-based and need-based scholarships for new incoming students who enroll in the Master of Science in Information (MSI) with a major in Library and Information Science (LIS) for the Spring 2023 term. The scholarships will enable candidates to complete their degree, full-time, part-time, online, or face-to-face, while also giving them the ALA-accredited degree credentials they need for career growth, by providing funding to be used over the 2022-2023 Academic Year.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship recipients will receive an award up to $8,000, to be used over the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Scholarships will not carry over to the next academic year and cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
- Students are encouraged to apply to multiple scholarships, however, awardees are only eligible to receive one scholarship for an award up to $8,000.
- MSI applicants must apply for one of the scholarships through a separate form (see "How to Apply" below).
- To be considered for a need-based scholarship, applicants must submit a FAFSA. Instructions on how to file the FAFSA can be found the "How to File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" webpage.
- Applicants may apply to study full-time, part-time, online, or on-campus for Spring 2023 (April start). Scholarship awards do not reflect any preference towards a particular mode of study.
How to Apply
The following steps should be simultaneously completed to apply to both the MS in Information program and the scholarship. Please review the scholarships available below before applying.
1. Submit an online application form for graduate MS in Information – Library and Information Science major
a.) Please first review the MSI program description and MSI admissions requirements to familiarize yourself with the MSI degree.
b.) Then visit the Application website to complete and fully submit your MSI application and note your assigned Drexel ID number.
2. Once you have submitted your online MSI application form, you may apply for the Scholarship via the online form below. You will need your Drexel ID number to complete the scholarship application, given to you after you submit your online application form in 1.b. above.
a.) Application for MSI in Library and Information Science Scholarships
*You will select the scholarship you’re applying for in the online form.
3. Students who wish to be considered for a need-based scholarship must submit a FAFSA. Instructions on how to file the FAFSA can be found on the "How to File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)" webpage.
4. Drexel Acceptance and Confirmation: Accepted MSI students who are awarded a scholarship should both formally accept their scholarship and confirm their enrollment in the Discover Drexel portal at the same time.
5. Orientation and Advising: Help will be offered to new MSI students once registration opens for their starting term. CCI Academic Advising will contact you before your term begins. Newly-accepted students should follow the Accepted Graduate Student checklist.
Application Review and Deadlines
- Application review will begin Monday, January 16th, 2023 and continue on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded.
- Be sure to follow the scholarship selection timeline as a guide in completing your MSI application, as the general deadline for MSI acceptance is different than the timeline for scholarship selections.
- Only accepted MSI in Library & Information Science students will be considered for the scholarships. Scholarship awards are not automatic for applicants, and scholarships are limited for use by applicants starting their degree in the Spring 2023 term, beginning Monday, April 3rd, 2023.
- A Drexel CCI Committee will award the scholarships and communicate the acceptances and denials to all scholarship applicants.
- Eligibility questions should be directed to CCI Recruiting at: cciinfo@drexel.edu
Available Spring 2023 Scholarships
Belver C. Griffith Memorial Endowed Fund
Awarded to new full-time or part-time MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate interest in communication in science, evaluation of library and information systems and services, or quantitative studies of science.
- Essay Topic: Write a short essay, 500 words or less, that describes at least one meaningful experience you have had in a current or prior position that has led to your decision to advance your career with a LIS degree. If you do not have work experience, you may cite experience in volunteering, internships, previous school experience or patron experience as narrative examples.
- CV Required? Yes
- FAFSA Required? No
Bettina H. Shears Scholarship
Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
- Essay Topic: Write a short essay, 500 words or less, that describes at least one meaningful experience you have had in a current or prior position that has led to your decision to advance your career with a LIS degree. If you do not have work experience, you may cite experience in volunteering, internships, previous school experience or patron experience as narrative examples.
- CV Required? No
- FAFSA Required? Yes
Doris Keller Hosler Endowed Fellowship
Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
- Essay Topic: Write a short essay, 500 words or less, that describes at least one meaningful experience you have had in a current or prior position that has led to your decision to advance your career with a LIS degree. If you do not have work experience, you may cite experience in volunteering, internships, previous school experience or patron experience as narrative examples.
- CV Required? No
- FAFSA Required? Yes
Evelyn W. Armstrong Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science minority* students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
*For this scholarship, minority is broadly defined and includes race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, ability and sexual orientation.
- Essay Topic: In 500 words or less, discuss how libraries can play a role in creating a just and equitable society, drawing on your own experiences and professional goals.
- CV Required? No
- FAFSA Required? Yes
H.W. Wilson Scholarship
Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who shows commitment to issues of equity and inclusion, resilience, perseverance and have a good demonstrated work ethic.
- Essay Topic: Write a short essay, 500 words or less, discussing a grand challenge facing library and information professions and how it might be addressed in your future career
- CV Required? No
- FAFSA Required? No
Ione Nelson Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who shows commitment to issues of equity and inclusion, resilience, perseverance and have a good demonstrated work ethic.
- Essay Topic: Write a short essay, 500 words or less, discussing a grand challenge facing library and information professions and how it might be addressed in your future career
- CV Required? No
- FAFSA Required? No
Margaret C. Crowl Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to new MSI in Library and Information Science students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
- Essay Topic: Write a short essay, 500 words or less, that describes at least one meaningful experience you have had in a current or prior position that has led to your decision to advance your career with a LIS degree. If you do not have work experience, you may cite experience in volunteering, internships, previous school experience or patron experience as narrative examples.
- CV Required? No
- FAFSA Required? Yes
Additional Information
- Students will be awarded up to $8,000 to be used over the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Scholarships will not carry over to the next academic year and cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
- Students are responsible for any additional costs associated with applying (i.e., requesting transcripts) and attendance (i.e., remaining tuition, books, software, PC, travel). Note that students who choose the full-time, face-to-face program will be required to demonstrate health insurance coverage or enroll in the University health insurance program.
- Students who need Federal Aid to cover other costs of attendance may want to consider Federal Aid, and must be enrolled for 4.5 credits (two classes per term part-time) to be aid eligible. Please review information about submitting an application for FAFSA on Drexel's "How to File the Free Application for FAFSA" webpage.
- Applicants must meet eligibility requirements of a completed Bachelor’s degree or above, minimum GPA, and recommendation for acceptance to the MSI (see “How to Apply” section listed above).
- Applicants should apply to the program which most reflects their desired mode-of-study (i.e., apply to the online program if you intend to pursue mostly online study).
- Scholarship students are subject to the same degree completion and academic standing rules of all graduate students.
- Combining scholarship with other incentives: A student's total financial aid package cannot exceed the University's cost of attendance. Awards that make-up a financial aid package include grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and scholarships from private organizations. Drexel reserves the right to adjust financial aid awards and packages at any time to ensure compliance with all institutional, state, and federal regulations.
- Dean's Scholarship: not combinable with available MSI in LIS scholarships
- Partner discounts (25%): combinable with available MSI in LIS scholarships
- Applicants are eligible for one MSI in LIS scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one scholarship, but will only be awarded one, for a maximum amount of $8,000.
CCI Tuition Discounts
MSI in Library and Information Science students who are members of regional or national library associations may be eligible for a tuition discount. Please contact cciinfo@drexel.edu for more details.
Questions?
For MSI in LIS admissions or scholarship questions, please contact cciinfo@drexel.edu.