This scholarship was established in memory of UBC alumna Margaret Fergusson Smith (BA 1937) by her husband, UBC alumnus Donald S. Smith (B.A. 1931, B.A.Sc. 1932, M.A.Sc. 1933) and their children. It is awarded each year to a student enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Studies Program.
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A scholarship has been endowed by Edythe Webster for a student in the Master of Library and Information Studies program. This award is made on the recommendation of the iSchool in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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Two scholarships, the gift of a bequest of Amy Hutcheson (Children’s Librarian and Chief Librarian of the New Westminster Public Library, 1942 – 1973), are awarded on the recommendation of UBC iSchool to two students who are entering the second year of the M.L.I.S. program. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of specializing in children’s and young adult librarianship.
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The Piternick Research Award was endowed by family and friends in honour of Anne and George Piternick.
Professors Anne and George Piternick taught at the School for a combined total of 48 years during which they provided, through their teaching and personal research projects, a stimulating scholarly atmosphere for library and information science research. The award will be given annually to an iSchool doctoral student to support their research.
Deadline: January 13, 2025
Notification: Approximate timeline for announcement of award is the week of February 17, 2025.
Awards totalling $700 have been endowed in memory of Zainab Jenny Kanji for students in good academic standing enrolled in UBC iSchool. Jenny had a tremendous appreciation of her education, which enabled her to establish a deeply rewarding career.
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A scholarship established by the Alumni Division of UBC School of Information, in honour of Margaret Burke.
In her role of admissions and placement coordinator she provided students of the School with support and counselling for more than 20 years. The award is made on the recommendation of the iSchool to a student entering the second year of any program in the iSchool, who has demonstrated academic ability and shown promise of professional achievement. Priority will be given to alternating the award between the programs in the iSchool if an appropriate candidate is available.
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A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually to an iSchool student who has shown exceptional promise in the areas of Science and Health Information. The award has been made available by the Estate of Anna Ruth Leith.
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A $1,000 scholarship is offered annually to the student who achieves the top average grade across the core courses of the MLIS or MAS program in the preceding year. The award has been made available by the Estate of Anna Ruth Leith.
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Based on calculation of grades
This scholarship was established in 1972 by the UBC Alumni Association in honour of Stanley T. Arkley (B.A., 1925, LL.B., 1976, UBC).
It gives recognition to his long and dedicated service to the University. Active in forming the Friends of the University of B.C. Inc. (USA), he served as its President from 1957 to 1971.
Largely through his leadership, this organization was not only responsible for many contributions to the University from Alumni in the United States but also for the establishment of a scholarship fund to assist sons and daughters of Alumni living in the United States to attend UBC.
His special interest, however, has always been the Library, to which he has made numerous and notable gifts. It is fitting, therefore, that this scholarship is awarded to a student in Librarianship selected by the School on the basis of academic ability, promise, and personal qualities.
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Educational Services Coordinator and Graduate Advisor make recommendation to the iSchool Director once both incoming cohorts (September and January) have been set.
Scholarships have been endowed by friends and colleagues to honour Sheila Egoff’s dedication to teaching and to the profession of Library and Information Studies.
The scholarships are awarded to students in the Masters of Library and Information Studies program with preference to students entering first year. The awards are made on the recommendation of the iSchool in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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Educational Services Coordinator and Graduate Advisor make recommendation to the iSchool Director once both incoming cohorts (September and January) have been set.