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Department of English Scholarships Scholarship Name: Alumni Scholarship Description: Established in 2002 through contributions from alumni of the Department of English. This is a non-renewable scholarship intended to support one deserving freshman annually during his or her first year of higher education. Open To: Full-time freshmen declaring a major in English or English Teaching Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Have competitive SAT/ACT scores (SATV 510 or higher; ACT English score of 20 or higher), and/or 2) Competitive class rank (upper 25% of graduating class), and/or 3) Competitive high school GPA (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). 4) Submit a letter of recommendation from their high school English teachers and/or 5) A letter of recommendation from an alumnus of the Department of English at Indiana State University Award Amount: $500.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: May 1
Scholarship Name: James Richard and Virginia Bash Memorial Scholarship Description: One-time award in recognition of outstanding performance Open To: Graduate students majoring in English Selection Criteria: Graduate students majoring in English, minimum 3.7 gpa while an undergraduate student, 3.5 gpa in English while an undergraduate, minimum 3.7 as a graduate student, demonstrated strong interest in the study of literature. Award Amount: $500.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: Contact Dr. Harriet Hudson, Director of Graduate Studies
Scholarship Name: Emily Salter Brett Scholarship Description: Established in 1997 through the contributions of Dr. and Mrs. William J. Brett to honor the memory of Emily Salter Brett. Mrs. Brett, a member of the Department of English until her death in 1963, had a high regard for teachers and great respect for the English language. This is a renewable scholarship intended to support the education of future English teachers and is awarded each year to one incoming freshman declaring an English Teaching major. Open To: Full-time freshmen declaring an English Teaching major Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Have competitive SAT/ACT scores 2) Competitive class rank 3) Competitive high school GPA 4) Submit a writing sample on a topic related to American or English literature or language 5) Submit two letters of recommendation from English teachers. Award Amount: $1,000.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: May 1
Scholarship Name: Richard Landini Scholarship Description: Established in 1993 by the friends of Richard G. Landini, professor emeritus in the Department of English and the eighth president of Indiana State University. This is a renewable scholarship available to continuing students who demonstrate merit on the basis of a writing sample, academic standing, and financial need. Open To: Full-time undergraduates with a major in English or English Teaching (continuing students) Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Submit a writing sample, according to application guidelines 2) Demonstrate strong academic standing 3) Demonstrate financial need. Award Amount: $500.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: February 1
Scholarship Name: Ray A. Miller Scholarship Description: Established in 1979 by friends of Ray A. Miller, a member of the Department of English for 23 years (1956-1979). This is a renewable scholarship available to continuing students, who demonstrate academic merit. Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Submit a writing sample 2) Provide evidence of strong academic standing 3) Demonstrate financial need Award Amount: $275.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: February 1
Scholarship Name: Leroy and Mary Morris Scholarship Description: Established in 1929 by Mary Morris in honor of her husband, Leroy Morris, a teacher of English literature and lifelong scholar of poetry, philosophy, and the creative arts. This is a renewable scholarship available to one incoming freshman declaring an English or English Teaching major. Preference is given to teaching majors, as the scholarship is expressly intended to help this student enrich his own life and that of others. Open To: Full-time freshman declaring an English or English Teaching major Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Have competitive SAT/ACT scores 2) Competitive class rank 3) Competitive high school GPA 4) Submit letters of recommendation 5) Demonstrate financial need Award Amount: $2,500.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: May 1
Scholarship Name: Hazel Tesh Pfennig Scholarship Description: Established in 1971 through a generous bequest by Hazel Tesh Pfennig, professor emeritus of English. Dr. Pfennig earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana State University in 1917 (when it was the Indiana State Normal School). She joined the Department of English as a faculty member that same year, retiring 34 years later, in 1951. The Pfennig is a renewable scholarship available to incoming freshmen and continuing students in English. Open To: Incoming and continuing undergraduates with a major in English or English Teaching Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Have competitive academic credentials including GPA 2) Submit a writing sample 3) Submit several letters of recommendation 4) Schedule a committee interview Award Amount: $2,000.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 10 to 12 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: February 1 (continuing students); May 1 (incoming freshmen)
Scholarship Name: Henry G. Reifsnyder Memorial Scholarship Description: Established in 1984 by the friends and family of Dr. Henry G. Reifsnyder, a member of the Department of English for 21 years (1959-1980). This is a renewable scholarship available to new and continuing students. Open To: Freshmen, transfer, or continuing undergraduates with a major in English or English Teaching Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Submit a writing sample according to application guidelines
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strong academic standing, including a minimum GPA of 3) Demonstrate financial need Award Amount: $140.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: February 1
Scholarship Name: Ben F. Small Scholarship Description: Established in 1998 by Rose M. Small, in honor of her husband, a respected member of the Department of English. This is a renewable scholarship available to new and continuing students. Open To: New and continuing undergraduates with a major in English or English Teaching Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Submit a writing sample according to application guidelines 2) Provide evidence of strong academic standing 3) Demonstrate financial need 4) Receive the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department Award Amount: $800.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English
Deadline: February 1 Scholarship Name: Mark E. Stoffel Poetry Scholarship Description: Established in 1999 by friends of Mark E. Stoffel, professor of creative writing in the Department of English. This is a renewable scholarship available to incoming freshmen. Open To: Full-time freshmen declaring an English or English Teaching major (or Creative Writing minor) Selection Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, students must: 1) Have competitive SAT/ACT scores, class rank and GPA 2) Submit a strong sample of poetry writing 3) Provide several letters of recommendation 4) Be a graduate of a Vigo County high school Award Amount: $600.00 Number of Awards Given Annually: 1 How to Apply: For information and application, contact: Dr. Laura Bates Coordinator of Scholarships and Awards Department of English Deadline: May 1 |
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