English Literature Scholarships

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2023/2024 College Scholarship $1,000
Sponsored: There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write!
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Hudson Strode Research Awards
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Awarded to graduate students conducting research projects in English Renaissance literature at the University of Alabama.
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J. E. Whitesell Award
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The J.E. Whitesell Award offers a monetary prize to students submitting the best original analysis of any literary work (or part thereof) initially written and published in English. The ...
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J. Gordon Belser Scholarship
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Awarded to three juniors for outstanding achievement in Literature courses based on faculty recommendation and GPR.
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Wade Richmond Endowed Scholarship
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Undergrad Major in English pursuing literary studies Completed at least 60 hrs Full-time (12 hrs) 3.0 GPA
AfterCollege Sales & Marketing Scholarship $500
AfterCollege believes that what's good for students is good for everyone: schools, employers, community, and other students! That’s why we not only help students find jobs & internships, but ...
Alexander, David F. Memorial Scholarship $145
Awarded to a returning sophomore who has distinguished himself/herself in the field of English and is studying full time toward an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in English and ...
Alleen Christen Vinyard Memorial Scholarship Varies
This scholarship was established by her son, George A. Vinyard, and friends in 1989 for students whose major is English Literature, Education or Psychology.
Allison Preston Goodheart Scholarship Varies
College of Arts & Sciences students with preference to majors in history, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, archaeology, or English literature in that order; 3.25 cumulative GPA; ...
Anna Augusta Von Helmholtz Phelan Scholarship $1,000
This scholarship of approximately $1,000 is awarded annually to a currently enrolled undergraduate student in English or in an individually designed major with an emphasis in creative ...
Associated Students- Dr. Susan Curzon Scholarship $2,000
Must be pursuing a B.A. or M.A. in English with an Option in Literature Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Must submit two letters of recommendation
2025/2026 College Scholarship $10,000
Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year.
Beverly Atkinson Scholarship for Outstanding Non-Traditional English Majors $1,000
The purpose of this award is to congratulate and encourage exceptional CLA English majors who have overcome remarkable odds by enrolling and successfully pursuing their college degrees.
Captain Dewitt Jennings Payne Memorial Scholarship $2,000
Captain DeWitt Jennings Payne Memorial Scholarships provide a stipend of approximately $2,000 for the academic year. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, with ...
Catharine and Walter Eckman Memorial Scholarship Varies
Income from endowment awarded annually to a graduate student in the humanities (including English, comparative literature, languages, history, philosophy, music, and political science). ...
Charles Benson Thomerson Memorial Scholarship Varies
Awarded to a Crafton Hills College continuing student, 25-45 years of age. English/Literature major with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Charles E. Guardia Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in English, literature, creative writing, or technical/professional writing. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA.
$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship - Niche $2,000
Sponsored: Open to all students and those planning on enrolling in either 2023 or 2024.
Cheryl Z. Oreovicz English Scholarship Varies
For 1 or more annual scholarships for graduate students in the Department of English with a preference for graduate students in early American studies or early American literature.
Christopher Mortenson Memorial Scholarship Varies
Write a 500-word essay that will enable those making scholarship decisions to learn about you. You may want to address what motivated you to declare your major, your future career goals, or ...
Cosgriff/Dahl Fellowship Varies
A fellowship for prospective graduates students in English and American Literature.
David and Phoebe Amante Scholarship Varies
Awarded to students based on financial need with preference given to students concentrating in English Language and Literature.
Don and Alleen Nilsen Humor Scholarship Varies
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship $2,000
Sponsored: This opportunity is offered to current high school athletes for 2023-2024. Only athletes that want to play in college should apply!
Don Walker Prize $100
An award for a student who submits the best essay in Western American Literature.
Donald V. Hawkins Scholarship $2,000
Donald V. Hawkins Scholarships are made possible by an endowment established in honor of Donald V. Hawkins' education and because of his love for the University of Minnesota. The endowment is ...
Dorothy H. Miller Scholarship $800
This scholarship is for deserving students studying English or Literature.
Dr. James D. Allen Memorial Fund Scholarship $1200
Recipient must be a junior or senior in good standing specializing in English literature. Recipient must also be aware of Dr. James D. Allen academic contributions by initially reviewing his ...
Dr. Paul Blackford British Literature Scholarship $300
English major enrolled at Western Illinois University, with a 3.0 GPA. Contact Department of English and Journalism.
Monthly University Scholarships $1,000
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Dream Scholarship $500
This scholarship is open to new and continuing students who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree in English, Comparative Literature, or Linguistics. Criteria: 2.0 minimum GPA, ...
Elaine Bejin Zimmerman Scholarship Varies
Awarded to students based on financial need and/or academic achievement who are concentrating in the English Department.
Eleanor L. Perry Memorial Scholarship $500
Applicant must be a Hartnell College graduate transferring to a four-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.3 or better for at least 48 units at Hartnell College. ...
English Department Faculty Scholarship Varies
Faye Harper Meriwether Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in English, literature, creative writing, or technical/professional writing. Recipients must be graduates of Columbus ...
Monthly University Scholarships $1,000
Sponsored: Open to High School students and adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school this year or in 2024.
Film and Media Studies Scholarship Varies
Florence Durrett Endowed Presidential Scholarship Varies
Established on February 15, 1985 for the benefit of the College of Liberal Arts. Gift funds were provided by Mr. John D. Booker of Houston, Texas, a 1941 graduate of The University of Texas ...
Forgotten Carols Scholarship Varies
Full-time student At least 3.0 GPA CHSS major (which means: Behavioral Science, Communication, English & Literature, History & Political Science, Integrated Studies, Languages, Philosophy &
Frances R. and Joseph G. Lefkowitz Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship $450
Full-time junior, senior, or graduate student in English who has maintained a GPA of at least 3.0. Recipients will be selected based on financial need for scholarship and the award must be ...
Fred C. and Louise E. Rowley Scholarship 2500
Provides an annual scholarship to a full-time junior or senior majoring in English or English literature with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Preference is given to a student from Hammond ...
Friends of the Department of English Scholarship Varies
George and Mary Ball Schuiltz Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students majoring in English, literature, creative writing, or technical/professional writing. Recipients will show financial need, and ...
Glendon and Kathryn Swarthout Awards in Writing Varies
Harry and Richard Hocks Endowed Fellowship Fund (English-Graduate) Varies
One annual award representing approximately 4% of the income available shall be made to a very good Ph.D. graduate student/teacher in English or American Literature in the College of Arts and
Hazel Harrod Ransom Memorial Scholarship Varies
For undergraduate students at the sophomore level or above who are majoring in English, have demonstrated financial need, and have earned an outstanding academic record.
Helen K. Fairall Scholarship $4000
Junior, senior, or graduate men or women, with preference given to those interested in literature since 1850; applicants must either have been born in Iowa and have been educated in Iowa ...
Inez Cunningham English Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students majoring in English, literature, creative writing, or technical/professional writing. All applicants should have complete at least 60 ...
Jack E. Tohtz Memorial Scholarship varies
This scholarship provides an award to an upperclass student majoring in English (creative writing, literature, secondary education - English). The scholarship may be renewable for a maximum ...
James H. Stone Family Scholarship Varies
Awarded to students based on financial need for the study of English Literature.
Janet Guthrie Andrews Endowed Presidential Scholarship in English Varies
Established on February 14, 1991 for the benefit of the College of Liberal Arts. Gift funds were provided by Mr. Bolivar C. Andrews of Houston, Texas, a 1961 graduate of The University of ...
Jean C. Combs Scholarship $200
Full-time junior or senior English major who has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the discipline of English as well as in the programs of the department of English.
Jeannette Fuller Heether Memorial Scholarship Varies
Awarded to students based on financial need and/or academic achievement majoring in English Literature.
Jessie M. Comstock Scholarship $2,000
This scholarship of approximately $2,000 is awarded to a continuing major student enrolled as a University of Minnesota English major. Students must be eligible for financial aid according to
JEVID Scholarship in English Varies
This scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria: 1) are enrolled as an undergraduate student at California State University, Fullerton; 2)citizen of the United States; 3)
Joan C. Forester Scholarship $1,000
Undergraduate students selected to receive this approximately $1,000 scholarship will be among the strongest students majoring in English.
John F. Tipton III Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in communications, communication studies, advertising, broadcasting, public relations, theatre, journalism, advertising
Jules J. Anatole Creative Writing Scholarship Varies
Justin & Marguerite O'Connell Scholarship Fund $3,000
Preference is given to students pursuing a degree in English. Students are considered based on academic promise and indicated financial need.
Katherine Jackson French Memorial Scholarship Varies
Must be a female who is majoring in english literature or education.
Kimberly Anne Holloway Scholarship $500
This scholarship is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate student who intends to receive a baccalaureate degree in English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics. Criteria: 3.25 GPA,
Lawrence H. Conrad Memorial Scholarship $5000
The Lawrence H. Conrad Memorial Scholarship for an outstanding student who is writing a thesis in American Literature. Students must have 5 or more credits remaining in MA program. Contact ...
Mabelle A. Lyon Poetry Award Varies
Marc Dulman Memorial Scholarship Varies
Applicants must have completed English 96 (or higher) and a literature, creative, or the literary magazine (English 14) course.
Marie Padgett Hamilton Award in English $250 - $500
To be awarded solely on the basis of extraordinary meritorious undergraduate or graduate work in English Literature or Creative Writing without any regard for personal need by the recipient.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Baskin Scholarship Fund Varies
Graduate students inclined toward the development of American literature and promotion of its study.
Marjorie McFarland Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in English, literature, creative writing, technical or professional writing.
Mark David Clawson Award $400
The Mark David Clawson Award (two per year, approximately $400) is an annual prize awarded for an outstanding summa cum laude thesis by an undergraduate whose major is English. Established in ...
Marlene and Paul Borman Scholarship Varies
Awarded to students based on financial need with preference given to entering and continuing undergraduate students in the Department of English Language and Literature, and residents of ...
Martin B. Ruud Memorial Scholarship $3,000
Martin B. Ruud Memorial Scholarships provide a stipend of approximately $3,000. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding achievement in literary studies and writing, with ...
Mary Brabyn Wackman Scholarship Varies
Students must have junior or senior standing and be declared as an English major. Minimum GPA requirements include a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a major GPA of 3.5. Completion of at least 4 ...
Mary Kay Crouch Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship $500
This scholarship is open to new and continuing students who are pursuing a Masters degree in English. Criteria: 3.75 minimum GPA
Mary Purcell English Endowment Varies
According to the terms of the Trust, the gift is "to the University of Missouri, at Columbia, Missouri, the income therefrom to be used for an annual award to a graduate student in attendance
Mary Purcell Scholarship for the Study of 17th & 18th Century Literature $1,500
1. Must be a CSULB English graduate student or a CSULB undergraduate accepted into the CSULB graduate program. 2. Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA. 3. Must submit a critical or scholarly essay, ...
Michael and Rose Ascolese Memorial Scholarship Varies
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in English Literature, History or Business Administration. Applications will be reviewed and a recommendation for award will be made
Michael Aschoff Dissertation Fellowship Varies
Graduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who is pursuing a master's degree in the Arts or a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduate student majoring in English ...
Michael Scott Gorden Memorial $850
Open to transferring students. Recipient’s coursework must reflect interest in one of the major’s listed for this scholarship. Provide a short, one or two paragraph essay about how the ...
Moses Marston Scholarship $1,000
Moses Marston Memorial Scholarships provide approximately $1,000 of support for English majors who demonstrate outstanding achievement in literary studies. Moses Marston held the ...
Nick Ivins Memorial Literature Scholarship Varies
Nina and James Mobley Scholarship Varies
The Nina and James Mobley Scholarship supports junior and senior reentry students majoring in either Modern Languages and Literatures, Music, History, English, Art and Design, or Ethnic ...
Pearla Irene Marquez Memorial Scholarship in Medieval and Renaissance Studies Varies
Minimum score of 70% on GRE Verbal Minimum GPA of 3.5 Doctoral Students must have an updated Graduate Student Profile Article-length essay on a medieval or Renaissance topic
Ray C. Stoker Graduate Scholarship Varies
Minimum score of 70% on GRE Verbal Minimum GPA of 3.5 Doctoral Students must have an updated Graduate Student Profile Doctoral students enrolled in dissertation hours only
Raymond C. & Carolyn Miller Fischer Scholarship varies
Applicant must indend to major in History and Criticism of Speech Communication, and/or English Literature in the English Department. This award alternates between English and Speech.
Robert Etheridge Moore Scholarship $1,000
Robert E. Moore Scholarships provide a stipend of approximately $1,000 for English majors who have demonstrated a high potential for graduate studies in literary scholarship. We anticipate ...
Robert Liddell Lowe Scholarship in English Varies
Minimum score of 70% on GRE Verbal Minimum GPA of 3.5 Doctoral Students must have an updated Graduate Student Profile Preference given to students interested in 19th Century or Modern ...
Robert Stiff Scholarship Fund $2,000
For students about to transfer from Canada College who plan to major in English or literature and have financial need and academic merit.
Rona Weingarten Moscow English Honors Scholarship Fund Varies
Awarded to students in the English Honors program who demonstrate financial need.
Rusty Duncan Scholarship Varies
Minimum score of 70% on GRE Verbal Minimum GPA of 3.5 Doctoral Students must have an updated Graduate Student Profile Excellence in English students
Scott Simpkins Memorial Scholarship $500
Minimum score of 70% on GRE Verbal Minimum GPA of 3.5 Doctoral Students must have an updated Graduate Student Profile The essay must be article length, 4000 to 6000 words. The essay must ...
Scott Soutullo First Generation African American Literature Scholarship Varies
Sharon Borine Scholarship $1,000
Sharon Borine is an alumna of the University and was an English major. She and her family have made this award possible through their generosity.
Shear Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in English, literature, creative writing, technical or professional writing. Students must be of junior or senior ...
Sheree McGrath English Scholarship $650
Open to transferring English majors. Provide a one-page, typed statement as to how the scholarship will aid you in achieving your educational goals.
Sun Angel Excellence in the Humanities Research Scholarships $1,000
To encourage and support collaborative undergraduate research between students and faculty in the humanities, the Sun Angel Foundation sponsors annual awards for students majoring in English, ...
The Rose Cortese Julian Scholarship Varies
Scholarship awarded to provide support to undergraduate students in the Departments of English Language and Literature or Art.
Thelma Beasley Hays Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in English, literature, creative writing, technical or professional writing. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Thomas D. and Audrey M. White Scholarship Fund Varies
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are majoring in English, literature, creative writing, technical or professional writing. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
UDC/Helen James Brewer Scholarship Varies
Lineal descendants of qualified Confederate soldiers and collateral descendants who are members of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. www.hqudc.org. ...
Valorie Lynn Depry Memorial Scholarship Varies
Awarded to a female student studying for her degree in any of these areas; literature, creative writing or library media technician. Priority given to a female student with a minimum of 2.5 ...
Vera Ingle Newcomer Memorial Scholarship Varies
This fund was established by the family of Vera Ingle Newcomer, a 1923 graduate of the College. Income from the fund provides scholarship assistance based on academic merit and financial need
Veta Watson Percy Scholarship - Graduate $1,000
Minimum score of 70% on GRE Verbal Minimum GPA of 3.5 Doctoral Students must have an updated Graduate Student Profile Must be currently enrolled as a full-time graduate student Must ...