Dorothy Van Norman Library Scholarship

The purpose of the Dorothy Van Norman Library Services Scholarship and other Library Services Student Worker Scholarships is to reward undergraduate students who have worked for Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services. One Dorothy Van Norman Scholarship of $2,500 and several scholarships funded by Library Services of up to $2,000 will be awarded.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must have worked for Library Services for at least two semesters (applicants can apply during their 2nd semester of work) and have at least one semester of school remaining before graduation. Students do not need to be currently working in Library Services to apply.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students*.
  • Priority is given to students who have not received a library services student worker scholarship.
  • The Dorothy Van Norman Scholarship requires a GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be considered for the other Library Services Student Worker Scholarships.

*Non-credit courses and non-credit Practical Training courses do not qualify.

Award
$2,500
Scopes
Library Services
Deadline
02/28/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What dates did you work at MSU Mankato Library Services?
  2. Compose an essay addressing how your experience as a Library Services Student Worker supported your success at Minnesota State University, Mankato. (eg. Skills acquired, relationships made, etc.). Recommended 200-250 words.