Paul Evan Peters Scholarship

The Paul Evan Peters Scholarship is now open to all eligible and qualified candidates who are studying in the U.S.

Paul Evan Peters scholarship recognizes the most notable and lasting international achievements related to information technology and the use of information resources and services.

The scholarship is awarded biennially to students pursuing a graduate degree program in librarianship, information science, or closely related disciplines that advance the frontier of digital information and technology. 

Paul Evan Peters Scholarship will provide financial support and assistance throughout your study. 

Two individual scholarships are awarded separately in the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship Program.

The first scholarship is a doctoral scholarship given to students undergoing their doctoral degree program, an amount of $5,000 is awarded to selected students for this scholarship and covers up to two consecutive years. 

The second scholarship is a Master’s Scholarship awarded to students undergoing a Master’s degree program, an amount of $2,500 is awarded to selected students for this scholarship and covers up to two consecutive years.

High consideration will be given to applicants whose application credentials directly address the scholarship requirements and criteria.

To find out more about these criteria and how you can successfully apply for any of the two Paul Peter Scholarships, ensure you read this content till the end.

Eligibility Requirements for Paul Evan Peters Scholarship

The following are the eligibility requirements for the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship.

1. Citizenship: The scholarship is only open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
2. Admission: You must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. university or a program that has received American Library Association (ALA) accreditation (including reciprocal), or one that is a member of the iSchools caucus.
3. Study Program: The Scholarship is for those undergoing their Master’s and Doctoral degree Programs.
4. Field of Study: The field of study for the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship is librarianship, information science, or closely related disciplines that advance the frontier of digital information and technology.
5. Ineligibility: Staff, Officers, and families of CNI, the Association of Research Libraries, and EDUCAUSE are not eligible to apply.
6. Academic Performance: The Paul Evan Peter scholarship is merit-based, for you to be selected for the scholarship, you must have an excellent academic record.

Documents Needed for Paul Evan Peters Scholarship

The following documents are needed for the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship.

• An Official Transcript 
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency ( a photocopy of your birth certificate, passport, or residency card)
• A Curriculum Vitae or resume containing your Contact Information 
• An essay of 300-500 words explaining how your qualifications, intellectual, interests, and academic and career objectives relate to the scholarship criteria 
• Two letters of Recommendation 

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How to Apply for Paul Evan Peters Scholarship

To apply for the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship, follow this step-by-step guideline.

1. Visit Scholarship Portal: You must visit the scholarship application portal to get started.
2. Fill out Application Form: fill out the application form correctly starting from your details down to your academic credentials. 
3. Select University: Select your institution of study.
4. Select Scholarship Category: You are to select your scholarship category ( doctoral or Master’s scholarship category)
5. Upload Documents: Upload the necessary documents needed for the Scholarship 
6. Submit: Proofread your application, to make corrections and submit. 

Paul Evan Peters Scholarship Past Winners 

Here is the list of past winners of the Paul Peters Scholarship 

• Hugh Paterson III: Hugh Paterson III received the 2022 doctoral scholarship award while pursuing his PhD in information science at the University of North Texas.
• Jamie Flood: Jamie Flood Received the 2022 Master’s Scholarship award while pursuing her MLIS degree from the University of Illinois
• Jen Liu: Jen Liu received the 2020 award for doctoral students while at Cornell University 
• Jake Tompkins: Jake Tompkins received the 2020 awards for master’s students and completed his MLIS degree from UCLA in 2021.
• Laima Augustitis: Laima Augustitis received the 2018 master scholarship award and completed her thesis about facilitators, barriers, and potential future directions for online transgender health information seeking while at the University of Michigan 
• Kristen Matteucci: Kristen Matteucci received the 2016 award for Master’s Student and completed her degree from Rutgers University in 2018
• Jordan Escher: Jordan Escher received the 2014 Peters Fellowship for doctoral students while studying at the University of Washington 
• Olivia Dorsey: Olivier Dorsey received the Master’s Level Scholarship while undergoing her master’s program in information science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Jessica A. Koepfler: Jessica A. Koepfler received the Peters Fellowship doctoral award in 2010 in information studies at the University of Maryland, College Park.
• Christopher Lee: Christopher Lee received the doctoral scholarship award while undergoing his PhD program in Information and Library Science at the University of Michigan.

Final Thought 

The Paul Evan Peters Scholarship was initiated in honor and perpetual memory of Paul Evan Peters (1947-1996) the founding executive director of a coalition of network information (CNI).

CNI was formed by the Association of Research Libraries, CAUSE, and Educom to foster the creation and use of networked information resources and services that advance scholarship and intellectual property.

The scholarship is offered jointly by the Association of Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, and EDUCAUSE.

Before applying for the scholarship, you are to visit the scholarship website to find out the application date and deadline for the scholarship. 

During your application process, you are to write and submit an essay of 300-500 words explaining how your qualifications, intellectual interest, and academic and career objectives relate to the scholarship criteria.

The award winners for the Paul Peters Scholarship will be recommended by a committee and selected by the chief executive of ARL, CNI, and EDUCAUSE.

You will be awarded this scholarship if you’ve made a career-long contribution to the advancement of scholarly information and communication and meet any of the following criteria.

• Demonstrates a positive and lasting impact on scholarly communications through the implementation and/or use of information technology and networks, as evidenced by publication, the development of environments for the dissemination of information, contributions in the area of data stewardship, or other similar endeavors
• Addresses a specific problem fundamental to scholarship, research, and intellectual productivity and provides an innovative solution using information technology
• Helps increase awareness of the role of scholarly information and communication through the dissemination of effective techniques using computing and information technologies