James & Leslie Rutherford Library Student Assistant Scholarship

The University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries is proud to announce the James and Leslie Rutherford Library Student Assistant Scholarship.  This $500 scholarship will be awarded on a semester basis to selected individuals who are employed as student assistants at the Smathers Libraries.

Interested library student assistants should complete the application and essay response and provide a copy of unofficial transcripts from One.UF. Application and Instructions.

Spring 2025 Deadline – Monday, February 10 by 5:00pm

Criteria

• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must be a student assistant currently working in one of the following George A. Smathers Libraries: Architecture and Fine Arts, Education, Marston, Auxiliary Library Facility, Interim Library Facility, Library West, Smathers Library, or one of the Health Science Center Libraries
• Must have worked at the Smathers Libraries for a minimum of two semesters (not including the current semester) by the time of the award.
• Must be a full-time student
• Previous winners are ineligible.
• Applications must be received by deadline to be considered.
• AI generated or assisted essays will not be eligible.

Generously Sponsored by James and Leslie Rutherford