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 2022 Deadline – Friday, February 4 by 5:00pm

Sophia Fodor, Library West Circulation – Spring 2022 Winner
Judy Russell, Dean, University Libraries
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.
Generously Sponsored by James and Leslie Rutherford
Previous Winners
Catherine Ziegler | Fall 2021 |
Arlette Garcia | Spring 2021 |
Sarah Husney | Fall 2020 |
Christine Reynolds | Spring 2020 |
Elianne Rodriguez | Fall 2019 |
Megan Kanhai | Spring 2019 |
Bhumi Patel | Fall 2018 |
Harish Balaji | Spring 2018 |
Laura Salinas Duran | Fall 2017 |
Miguel Martinez | Spring 2017 |