Named after a former Library Faculty member and DLIS alumnus, the Garino scholarship is awarded to a student having a grade point average of at least 3.5 who demonstrates a commitment to the service of others. Leadership experience is a plus. The experience must be voluntary and includes service at organizations such as libraries, archives, museums, and non-profit service organizations. Internship experience may be included
Eligibility criteria: Students having completed at least six credits in the MSLIS program are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a 300-word statement describing how they meet the scholarship criteria, including their commitment to service and any relevant leadership or volunteer experience. Please email your application to Dr. Rajesh Singh at singhr1@stjohns.edu.
Award: Full tuition for one 3-credit course
Deadline: Last Monday in March (3/30)
Scholarship Winners
2024-2025
- Nesma Eladawi
2023-2024
- Madeleine Cavallino
- Katherine Ljungqvist
- Nicole Rivas
2022-2023
- Regina Dunklebarger
- Nicole M. Manasseri
- Matthew Myers
2021-2022
- Hunter Albini
- Cailin Cortner
Updated May 2025 –AM