Library - Lynn and Claude Coppel Endowed Student Scholarship

The University Library is pleased to offer the Lynn and Claude Coppel Endowed Student Scholarship. Three scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships recognize outstanding library student employees and Library Club members who demonstrate excellence in the performance of their assignments and exceptional contributions to the University Library and the CPP community.

Criteria
• Undergraduate or Graduate student in good standing and continuing their studies at CPP in the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
• Current student employee at the University Library (or one who worked in the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 academic year), OR current active member of the Library Club for at least 2 semesters (may include Summer).
• Answer and complete all supplemental questions.
Previous winners are eligible to reapply. Scholarship recipients will be asked to a photo release form so their image can be used publicly in association with the scholarship (this is not a requirement for the award).

Should you have any further questions, please contact Devan Sexton at the University Library (desexton@cpp.edu).

To begin the application process, please complete your general application first then proceed to search this scholarship in the ’Opportunities’>’Recommended’ Tab and click on APPLY.

Award
$2,000
Deadline
03/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In a minimum of 250 words, please address what you have learned about yourself while working in the library or serving with the Library Club. How has working in the library or being a member of the Library Club helped you in your academic career and what are your most memorable or challenging experiences while working in the University Library or serving as a member of the Library Club? *Please redact your name from the essay submission*
  2. Upload a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.
  3. Acknowledgement: I understand that if I am selected as a recipient, I will be asked to sign a photo release form so that my image can be used publicaly in association with the scholarship. I also understand that the response to this question will not influence or impact the scholarship selection process.