Milner Library is now accepting applications for the 2022 Dr. Thomas D. Wilson Student Assistant Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 given to two student employees who have worked at the library for at least one semester.
The award was created in 2020 by Kay Wilson in honor of her late husband, Dr. Thomas D. Wilson ’59, who supported Milner Library and loved to learn. Thomas Wilson taught politics and government at Illinois State from 1961 to 1992. He was a member of the Friends of Milner Library Board for multiple years, even serving as president. Thomas Wilson also enjoyed helping with the annual book sale that used to be held at the library. He worked to help collect and sort more than 10,000 books sold to raise money to fund grants for special projects and speakers.
The inaugural award went to senior sociology major Tanaya Muhammad. Muhammad had worked in circulation at Milner Library for most of her time at Illinois State. The 2021 recipients were Kylee Winkler and Gage Ford, who are planning careers in libraries and archives, and in cybersecurity respectively.
The Thomas D. Wilson Student Assistant Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 given to up to two student employees who have worked at the library for at least one semester. Other eligibility requirements include at least a 3.0 GPA and applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior. Interested library student assistants should complete all application materials and should submit materials no later than Thursday, September 30, at 5 p.m. Any questions can be directed to the Dean of Milner Library Dallas Long by email at dlong@ilstu.edu or by a phone call at (309) 438-3139.
