Scholarship Overview

The Paul Evan Peters Scholarship is designed to foster the education and development of U.S. graduate students dedicated to contributing to the fields of information science or librarianship. By providing financial assistance, the scholarship aims to support students committed to advancing the frontiers of digital information and technology, reflecting Peters' vision and dedication to the growth of scholarly communication and intellectual productivity.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is administered by the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), an organization committed to advancing digital information technology's transformative promise for scholarly communication enhancement and intellectual productivity enrichment.

Level(s)/Field(s)

Eligible candidates are those entering or currently enrolled in master's or doctoral programs within the United States, focusing on information science, librarianship, or closely related fields. Programs must be accredited or recognized by the American Library Association (ALA) or affiliated with the Schools Caucus, ensuring a broad spectrum of academic pursuits are supported under this scholarship.

Scholarship Value

The Paul Evan Peters Scholarship offers:

  • $2,500 per year for master’s students, renewable for up to two consecutive years.
  • $5,000 per year for doctoral students, renewable for up to two consecutive years. This financial assistance aims to ease the burden of tuition costs, allowing recipients to focus on their academic and professional development.

Eligibility

To qualify for this esteemed scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Be entering or currently enrolled in a relevant master's or doctoral program at an accredited U.S. university.
  • Demonstrate a clear academic and career trajectory that aligns with the goals of the scholarship, including the advancement of digital information and technology within their field of study. Programs in related disciplines may also be considered, provided they are directly related to information management or studies, offering a wide berth for potential applicants whose academic pursuits align with the scholarship’s objectives.

Application Instructions

The application process requires candidates to submit:

  • A 300–500-word essay detailing their qualifications, intellectual interests, academic and career objectives, and how these relate to the scholarship criteria. The essay should also highlight the applicant's vision for advancing scholarship in digital information and technology.
  • A curriculum vitae or resume, including contact information.
  • Two letters of recommendation from individuals capable of commenting on the applicant's academic and personal qualifications relevant to the scholarship. Applications and recommendations are submitted online, with a deadline for the 2024 scholarship cycle set for April 19, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the scholarship application site at https://my.reviewr.com/site/CNI-PEPScholarship to apply and for more detailed information.