Created in the memory of Amber Wilde, a former student at the Faculty of Information (MIST ’09) who was interested in public librarianship. To be awarded to a full-time registered Master of Information student in the Library Information Sciences (LIS) concentration on the basis of financial need and demonstrated academic excellence. Preference may be given to a candidate who demonstrates an interest in public librarianship.

Value and number of awards vary annually.

Because there is a financial need component, students interested in applying for this award must fill in the Need Navigator application form which is a one-time application that will allow students to be considered for all awards and grants with a financial need component.  Need Navigator (utoronto.ca)

Please also fill out the “Faculty of Information In Course Awards Application 2024-25”, which will allow you the opportunity to express and expand on your interest and experience in the field of public librarianship. In Course Awards Application 2024-25 (Page 1 of 3) (office.com)

Recipients will be notified via email from: awards.ischool@utoronto.ca

Awards.ischool@utoronto.ca