Apply for the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial support for students from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups working toward the completion of a Master of Library and Information Science degree. 

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation awards the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship in honor and recognition of Mrs. Ethel Bolden’s years of service to the Richland County community and its libraries. The $3,500 scholarship seeks to encourage and provide financial support to students from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups who are working toward the completion of a Master of Library and Information Science degree at the University of South Carolina.

Application submissions are currently closed. Please check back soon. 

Jocelyn Pettigrew 2017

Jocelyn Pettigrew, 2017

Jocelyn Pettigrew has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation and reception on Tuesday, October 17 at Richland Library Main
Shinelle Polite 2016

Shinelle Polite, 2016

Shinelle Polite was selected as the 2016 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation and reception on October 18, 2016 at Richland Library Main.  
Seneca Jackson

Seneca Jackson, 2015

Seneca Jackson was named the 2015 Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship recipient, receiving the honor during a reception October 8. 
Tamara King 2013

Tamara King, 2013

Tamara King was selected as the 2013 recipient of the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship during a presentation and ceremony on October 17, 2013 at Richland Library Main. While pursuing her lifelong dream to obtain a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina, she started a successful adult literacy initiative at St. Lawrence Place that is designed to help families in crisis.