Department of English

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California State University, Northridge

Spring 2013 Scholarships and Awards for Student Achievement

The English Department is pleased to announce that up to $12,350 in scholarships and awards will be given to CSUN students this spring. Application forms are available in the English Department Office, Sierra Tower 706 (818-677-3431).

The application deadline for all awards is Monday, April 29, 2013: 4:00 p.m.

For Undergraduate Students:

Henry Van Slooten Scholarship: $500. Requirements: Essay from 258, 259, 275 or 355 demonstrating passion for English language. Nomination by faculty required.
Lesley Johnstone Memorial Award: $500. Requirements: Creative work (poetry, fiction, drama) or essay on an aspect of the natural world written for a class or conference or publication. Students may self-nominate. Faculty nomination also allowed.
Linda Nichols Joseph Merit Scholarship: $2000 (up to two available). Requirements: English major; min. 3.5 overall GPA; cover letter; resume; three letters of recommendation; financial aid release.
Philip E. Love Scholarship: $500. Requirements: English 205 assignment; min.3.0 GPA; enrolled in at least six units in spring 2013; application; one-page personal essay; one faculty recommendation.
William L. Wilson Award: $1600. Requirements: junior or senior English major (any option) who plans to be a teacher; 3.0 GPA in English courses; potential to become a strong teacher; application; 350-word personal essay; one letter of recommendation. Nomination by faculty required.

For Graduate or Undergraduate Students:

Annamarie Peterson Morley Award: $1,000. Requirements: English major; minimum 3.5 GPA; application; 1-3 page personal essay; two letters of recommendation; financial aid release.
George Morley/Annamarie Peterson Scholarship: $1000. Requirements: English major; min. 3.0 GPA; application; 3-5 page personal essay; two letters of recommendation; must enroll in 12 units during semester following award; financial aid release.

For Graduate Students:

Mahlon Gaumer Award: $500. Requirements: Critical essay on English or American literature with emphasis on language; application form.
Mitchell Marcus Prize: $3,000. Requirements: classified Grad Student; min. 3.75 GPA; application; writing sample; resume; personal statement; two letters of recommendation.

For more information about these awards and scholarships, see the English Department Awards page.