Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
315
Days
May 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
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The Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarship in Library Science is made possible through the generosity of Bud Frankenthaler, husband of Ginny Frankenthaler. The purpose of the scholarship is to recruit beginning professional librarians who possess potential for leadership and commitment to service in libraries in the Southeastern United States. The scholarship provides financial assistance towards completion of the graduate degree in library science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association. Applicants must be completing the senior year of an accredited college or university or be a graduate of such an institution. Recipients must maintain a B grade point average throughout the program and submit grade reports at the end of each term and agree to work for one year following graduation from library school in a school, public or academic library in the southeastern United States. If, after graduation, the recipient does not work for one year in a school, public or academic library in the Southeastern United States, the recipient must pay back the amount of the scholarship, including interest. Selection will be based on the application and supporting documents. Factors that will be considered in making the award include academic excellence, potential for leadership, commitment to library service, and financial need. Other considerations being equal, residents of Liberty County, Georgia, or Southeastern Georgia will be given preference. Three letters of recommendation emailed directly from the references are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Library and Information Sciences

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter or email of acceptance from a library school accredited by the American Library Association
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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact
Director of Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
archives@valdosta.edu
Tel: 229-333-7150 Address 1500 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31698