The Dr. Joan Brest Friedberg Scholarship
For part-time Pennsylvania residents admitted to the MLIS program
Interested applicants should complete the pertinent section in your application for admission on Apply Yourself.
The Dr. Joan Brest Friedberg Scholarship provides a scholarship to a part-time, in-state student enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science program. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the candidate’s potential to contribute to the field, written statement of interest, and GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship candidates must be employed in and/or express an interest in and an ability to pursue a career in public librarianship.
I. Intent of Scholarship
Dr. Joan Brest Friedberg co-founded the "Beginning with Books" program in 1984. "Beginning with Books" was created as an early literacy intervention project, to bring reading and literature to the attention of children and families and to foster in them a life-long love of reading. She is an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh.
The Dr. Joan Brest Friedberg Scholarship provides a scholarship to a part-time, in-state student enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science program. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the candidate’s potential to contribute to the field, written statement of interest, and GPA of 3.0 or higher.
II. Guidelines for Selection
Qualifications:
- Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident;
- Be a Pennsylvania resident;
- Be accepted into the MLIS program as a part-time student;
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or better;
- Currently be working in a public library or plan to pursue a career in public librarianship.
If you have already submitted your application for admission, please contact us at sisinq@sis.pitt.edu and let us know that you’re interested in being considered for this opportunity or fill out this form.
Current students at the School of Information Sciences, please login to the SIS Intranet to explore your financial support options.
