Information Studies Ph.D. Funding Resources

Resources to Help You Succeed

Funding for suitably qualified students is available through scholarships, fellowships, and research assistantships.

Cost of Attendance

Visit the Graduate Division website for more information.

Graduate Division Website

Spectrum Scholars

The Spectrum Scholarship Program was established in 1997, when the American Library Association committed resources for 50 annual scholarships of $5,000 a year for Spectrum’s first four years. The Spectrum Scholarship Program continues to fund scholarships through the initial endowment and the generous contributions of individuals and organizations whose donations support named scholarships in the Spectrum Family of Funds.

The University of California, Los Angeles endeavors to match the Spectrum award for all Spectrum Scholars. The award is determined annually pending availability of funds.

Spectrum Scholarship Program

FILL Internships

FILL (“From Interns to Library Leaders”) is a Library Services and Technology Act grant project designed to promote public librarianship through paid internships at libraries that are members of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library Association. For more information about the FILL program and the libraries participating, visit the FILL website.

FILL Website

UCLA Graduate Fellowship Opportunities and Funding Listserv

Various fellowships are offered to both entering and continuing graduate students. For specific award information and to sign up for funding opportunities, visit the UCLA Graduate & Postdoctoral Extramural Support (GRAPES) database.

Graduate & Postdoctoral Extramural Support (GRAPES) Database

Graduate Work-Study Program

Federal work-study grants are available based on financial need. The minimum amount is $5,000 with a $15,000 maximum per student between July 1 and June 30. Additional information regarding eligibility and the application process can be found below.

Graduate Work-Study Program