The Master of Library and Information Science program has made Merit Scholarships available since Spring 2009. The Merit Scholarship is available to MLIS students whose academic records show proven progress toward the MLIS degree. Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition (not including fees) for one course at the eTuition rate. The number of awards will depend upon the availability of funds.


A.  Eligibility

1. Completion of at least 18 credits toward the MLIS degree prior to the date of application.  The 18 credits must be completed at the time of application.

     a.  At least 9 of the 18 credits must be in the MLIS program’s core courses.

     b.  All 18 credits must be taken at Valdosta State University.

2. GPA of a 3.5 or higher.

3. No course grade lower than a 3.0 (B).


B.  Submitting an Application

1. Deadline for applications: February 1.

2. Write a cover letter that includes a brief profile of your career goals and your progress toward those goals so far. 

3. Complete the MLIS Program of Study form. Your Program of Study form must include a list of the courses you have completed with the grades you received and the courses you are planning to take and when you plan to take them The blank Program of Study form is located on the MLIS Academic Advising webpage under Program of Study Forms: /colleges/education/master-of-library-and-information-science/student-resources/advising.php  

4. Have your application letter and Program of Study form ready, and fill out the .


C.  Selection

1.   The MLIS Awards and Scholarship Committee will review the applications.

2.   Each scholarship recipient will receive an award letter prior to the beginning of the semester in which the scholarship will be applied.

D.  Disbursement

Each semester, awards will be applied to the students’ tuition prior to the fee payment deadline. Fees will be the responsibility of the student.