Gift and Purpose

This endowment is established for the purpose of providing scholarships to students who are James E. Walker Library student employees at Middle Tennessee State University.  The fund provides a scholarship to support the educational expenses incurred during their time at MTSU.

Awards

Each semester (fall and spring), a scholarship review committee will award one $500 scholarship award to an eligible Walker Library student assistant to help offset educational costs at MTSU. The award will be applied to the student's MTSU financial account. Conveying of awards is based on availability of funds and qualified candidates. Students may apply once per semester.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Currently employed as a library student assistant and enrolled at MTSU.
2. Have a 2.5 GPA (or higher) at the time of application.
3. Submit a personal essay (no more than four pages of essay, plus the cover page). The essay must be double-spaced at 12 pt. font and show proper use of grammar and writing skills. The cover page must include your name, department, and the title of your essay.

The essay must answer the prompts below. Please be specific and provide examples.

1. Biographical Information. Tell us how you came to MTSU and how you chose your major. Which department do you work in? What is your job and what are your responsibilities?
2. How will the scholarship help you meet your academic/educational goals financially within the next year?
3. How can you use what you've learned in your library job to be successful at MTSU and in your future career?

Calendar

The Committee will meet in the middle of the semester to review applications. One award will be given each fall and spring semester.  Once the dean confirms the committee's recommendation, funds will be deposited into the student's financial aid account. Funds will first be applied to any outstanding fees on the student's account, then any remaining funds can be withdrawn to be used as needed. A call for applications will be made during each semester. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at the end of semester Student Appreciation Event.

Spring 2026 Timeline:

February 16th, 2026	Scholarship application opens
March 31st, 2026	Scholarship applications due (11:59PM)
April 7th, 2026	Completion of committee review
April 10th, 2026	Winner and other applicants notified

 

Note: 

We highly encourage our student assistants to visit the Writing Center on the 3rd floor of the Library. The following services are available to all MTSU students:

• The Writing Center Face-to-Face: Meet with a tutor in James Walker Library 362.
• Online Live Chat: see and hear your tutor as you work online on a shared document.
• Online Document Drop: upload your draft and assignment sheet, identify specific feedback needs, and receive tutor feedback through email.

AI Statement:

The scholarship committee condones the use of AI tools to aid in writing and proof reading your essay. However, if the committee determines that your paper is blatantly AI generated, it can result in disqualification.