University of Iowa/Scholarship
Bousfield Family Libraries Student Employee Scholarship
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Established by the family of Arthur and Rita Benton, this scholarship is awarded to University Libraries student employees who work in the Rita Benton Music Library. Hired in 1952 to catalog music holdings, Rita Benton was head of the Music Library from 1957 until her death in 1980.
Award Up to $3,000
Closed 14 October 2026
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeBousfield Family Libraries Student Employee Scholarship - University of Iowa Scholarships
- Who can applyEstablished by the family of Arthur and Rita Benton, this scholarship is awarded to University Libraries student employees who work in the Rita Benton Music Library. Hired in 1952 to catalog music holdings, Rita Benton was head of the Music Library from 1957 until her death in 1980. Later that year, the UI dedicated the Rita Benton Music Library in recognition of her service to the University and her contributions to music librarianship and musicology.
- Who can applyYou must be employed for a minimum of two semesters (which do not have to be consecutive) before you can apply for this award. This scholarship is renewable for as long as the recipient continues to qualify under the criteria; they must reapply each year. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance, excellent job performance, and be in good standing with the University.
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Where this comes from
- Official source
- https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Deadline
- 14 October 2026
- How often
- one time
In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
Bousfield Family Libraries Student Employee Scholarship
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Provider
University of Iowa Scholarships
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- What it provides
Established by the family of Arthur and Rita Benton, this scholarship is awarded to University Libraries student employees who work in the Rita Benton Music Library. Hired in 1952 to catalog music holdings, Rita Benton was head of the Music Library from 1957 until her death in 1980. Later that year, the UI dedicated the Rita Benton Music Library in recognition of her service to the University and her contributions to music librarianship and musicology. You must be employed for a minimum of two semesters (which do not have to be consecutive) before you can apply for this award. This scholarship is renewable for as long as the recipient continues to qualify under the criteria; they must reapply each year. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance, excellent job performance, and be in good standing with the University.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Amount
Award Up to $3,000
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Deadline
Deadline 10/14/2026
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Which college
Bousfield Family Libraries Student Employee Scholarship - University of Iowa Scholarships
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Who can apply
Established by the family of Arthur and Rita Benton, this scholarship is awarded to University Libraries student employees who work in the Rita Benton Music Library. Hired in 1952 to catalog music holdings, Rita Benton was head of the Music Library from 1957 until her death in 1980. Later that year, the UI dedicated the Rita Benton Music Library in recognition of her service to the University and her contributions to music librarianship and musicology.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Who can apply
You must be employed for a minimum of two semesters (which do not have to be consecutive) before you can apply for this award. This scholarship is renewable for as long as the recipient continues to qualify under the criteria; they must reapply each year. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance, excellent job performance, and be in good standing with the University.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363- Who can apply
Scopes UI Libraries
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://uiowa.academicworks.com/opportunities/178363