From 1961-1980, the Illinois State Library (ISL) awarded scholarships using Library Services Act (LSA) and Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funds. The purpose was to recruit talented college graduates to the library profession and to retain these individuals in Illinois libraries. Of the 212 individuals who received scholarships, 198 (89.9%) were located, and 178 verified demographic information taken from their ISL files. Telephone interviews were held with 165 individuals who had finished degrees as of 1982. Of those interviewed, 122 (78.9%) were currently employed in library and library-related positions, and 94 (77%) were in Illinois. The consensus of the interviewees was that the ISL should reinstate a scholarship program of some sort, but perhaps not on the scale of the 1961-1980 programs. Two possible scholarship programs are proposed. This report contains information on the background of the scholarship program and the procedures of the follow-up study; a detailed analysis of the survey data; and a summary and conclusions. Six appendices provide a bibliography on scholarships and fellowships in library and information science; copies of materials sent to scholarship recipients; the follow-up letter sent to recipients; the telephone interview form; copies of materials sent to members and former members of the ISL Advisory Committee; tables of supporting data; and an alphabetical listing of scholarship recipients. (Author/THC)