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Since earning a degree in English can be an excellent way to open multiple career opportunities, many public and private organizations are offering scholarships for English majors to relieve the financial burden of achieving this degree. With the assistance of these scholarships, students have the opportunity to fine-tune the essential writing, interpersonal, communication, speaking, and listening skills needed in many fields. The following are 25 of the most generous scholarships for English majors to get on the right track to becoming an editor, teacher, reporter, broadcaster, technical writer, author, public relations specialist, journalist, and more.
1. Anne Trabue Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 15th
Established by the Women’s Southern California Gold Association (WSCGA) in honor of its founding mother and first president, the Anne Trabue Scholarship Fund is awarded annually to female graduating high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students at any accredited U.S. institution with a major in English or journalism. Qualified applicants must play golf, be Southern California residents, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and submit an essay on relevant career interests.
Contact
Anne Trabue Scholarship Fund
402 West Arrow Highway Suite 10
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 592-1281 ext. 212
info@wscgafoundation.org
http://www.wscgafoundation.com/scholarships.php
2. Augustana College Fryxell Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
In memory of Dr. Lucy Fryzell and Dr. Donal Fryxell who taught English at the college for over three decades, the Augustana College Fryxell Scholarship is granted for $1,000 annually to incoming freshmen who wish to major in the humanities, with special consideration given to candidates with an interest in studying English and/or journalism. Along with the application, students must submit a recommendation, official high school transcript, comprehensive list of professional goals, and a 700-word analysis on an assigned poem.
Contact
Augustana College Fryxell Scholarship
2001 South Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
(605) 274-0770
pjhicks@augie.edu
3. Bill Gove Scholarships
Deadline: June 1st
Sponsored by the National Speakers Association (NSA) in memory of an outstanding member of the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, four Bill Gove Scholarships for $5,000 each are offered annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in English, communications, journalism, or rhetorical studies with a concentration in speech. Selection for the non-renewable award is based on application, essay, recommendations, college transcript, and demonstrated commitment to the spoken word.
Contact
Bill Gove Scholarships
1500 South Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 968-2552
scholarships@nsa.org
4. Carl and Christine Huebner Scholarship for the Arts
Deadline: April 1st
Administered by the Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan (CFNEM), the Carl and Christine Huebner Scholarship for the Arts is offered each year for $2,000 to graduating seniors from any high school in Iosco County who are planning to attend an accredited U.S. institution with a major in creative writing, English, performing arts, or music. All qualified candidates are required to submit a cover letter listing career goals, three letters of recommendation, and copies of high school transcripts.
Contact
Carl and Christine Huebner Scholarship for the Arts
P.O. Box 495
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-6881
chitch@cfnem.org
5. Colorado Springs Press Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 31st
Created through contributions and fundraising conducted by the Colorado Springs Press Association (CSPA), this $1,000 scholarship is provided annually to a deserving sophomore or junior-level student who is actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in English, journalism, or speech communication. Qualified candidates must be enrolled full-time at any accredited higher education institution in Colorado, have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate promise as a budding journalist for the Pikes Peak region.
Contact
Colorado Springs Press Association Scholarship
1336 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 571-5117
sjohnston@colopress.net
http://www.coloradospringspress.org/page.asp?pageid=0|19&id=0|scholarship_program
6. Dorrit A. Sibley Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
At San Jose State University, the Department of English and Comparative Literature grants the Dorrit A. Sibley Scholarship annually for $2,500 to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled with a major in English, creative writing, comparative literature, or English education. In order to qualify for the renewable scholarship, students must be enrolled full-time in at least 12 semester credits, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and show promise as a writer of poetry.
Contact
Dorrit A. Sibley Scholarship
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
(408) 924-4425
john.engell@sjsu.edu
7. F. Lammont Belin Arts Scholarship
Deadline: December 15th
As a prestigious annual award endowed by the Belin Family, the F. Lammon Belin Arts Scholarship offers up to $12,000 to U.S. citizens who live in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania and are actively pursuing a career in the noble arts of painting, sculpture, photography, music, drama, dance, literature, or creative writing. Qualified candidates must provide at least three letters of recommendation, planned budget, and proposal for how the award money will be utilized.
Contact
F. Lammont Belin Arts Scholarship
P.O. Box 142
Waverly, PA 18471
(570) 586-8191 ext. 2
info@belinarts.org
8. George McCandlish Fellowship in American Literature
Deadline: April 2nd
Within the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at the George Washington University, the George McCandlish Fellowship in American Literature is designed for doctoral degree candidates enrolled at least part-time in the English or American literature programs. In order to be eligible for the fellowship, salary, stipend, and an 18-credit hour tuition award, candidates must show outstanding promise in the field of literature, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher, and demonstrate financial need.
Contact
George McCandlish Fellowship in American Literature
2121 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-6822
gradfell@gwu.edu
9. Hope College Distinguished Artist Awards in Creative Writing
Deadline: February 15th
Annually, Hope College presents a maximum of six Distinguished Artist Awards (DAA) in Creative Writing for $2,500 each to students with strong academic records, outstanding creative abilities, and a major in creative writing or English. For consideration, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled full-time with at least one creative writing course per academic year. Eligible candidates should submit an application, writing sample, 500-word essay, and a letter of recommendation.
Contact
Hope College Distinguished Artist Awards in Creative Writing
126 East 10th Street
P.O. Box 9000
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 395-7620
baar@hope.edu
http://www.hope.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/distinguished-artist-awards#
10. Jacqueline Woodson Fellowship for a Young People’s Writer of African or Caribbean Descent
Deadline: September 13th
Each year, the Jacqueline Woodson Fellowship for a Young People’s Writer of African or Caribbean Descent is available to young adult writers of African or Caribbean descent who have been accepted for enrollment in the Solstice Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing or English program. In order to be eligible for the $1,000 award toward the first semester’s tuition, applicants must submit a brief one-page essay explaining qualifications for the fellowship’s criteria and a writing sample.
Contact
Jacqueline Woodson Fellowship for a Young People’s Writer of African or Caribbean Descent
400 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 731-7684
whitontanya@pmc.edu
11. Jean Evenstad Memorial Scholarships
Deadline: April 1st
At Valley City State University, two $800 and three $1,000 Jean Evenstad Memorial Scholarships are granted annually in honor of the past chairwoman of the Department of English and Humanities to enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are currently pursuing a degree in English education. Qualified applicants should demonstrate an interest in teaching English in elementary, middle, or high schools, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and exhibit need for financial assistance.
Contact
Jean Evenstad Memorial Scholarships
101 College Street SW
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-7412
betty.schumacher@vcsu.edu
12. Journalism Foundation of Metropolitan St. Louis Scholarships
Deadline: May 1st
The Journalism Foundation of Metropolitan St. Louis offers multiple annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for local students in the metropolitan area who are pursuing degrees leading to careers in print, digital, or broadcast journalism at an accredited institution full-time. Eligible applicants must submit a completed application form, 500-word personal statement on long-term goals, two work samples, one letter of recommendation from a professor, and an official sealed college transcript.
Contact
Journalism Foundation of Metropolitan St. Louis Scholarships
P.O. Box 410522
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(636) 230-1973
info@stlpressclub.org
13. Judy Corman Memorial Scholarship and Internship
Deadline: February 1st
Awarded annually to an outstanding student interested in fulfilling a paid summer internship at Scholastic’s New York City headquarters, the Judy Corman Memorial Scholarship and Internship program is available to college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are majoring in a communications-related field, including advertising, broadcasting, English, film, journalism, marketing, and public relations. Selection will be based on academic achievement, financial need, demonstrated leadership potential, work experience, honors, and personal aspirations.
Contact
Judy Corman Memorial Scholarship and Internship
355 Lexington Avenue 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 297-2133
opportunities@scholastic.com
14. Kor Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: June 1st
Sponsored by the Klingon Language Institute (KLI), the Kor Memorial Scholarship is bestowed upon a full-time undergraduate or graduate student each year to recognize and encourage scholarship in fields of language study, including English and foreign languages. Nominees who are nominated by their academic department chair must submit an application, detailed list of relevant accomplishments or expected achievements, two letters of recommendation, a brief personal statement on career goals, and a current resume or CV.
Contact
Kor Memorial Scholarship
P.O. Box 794
Blue Bell, PA 19422
mark@kli.org
15. Ladies Literacy Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
Administered by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF), the Ladies Literacy Club Scholarship is awarded annually for up to $3,000 to graduating high school seniors in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan, Montcalm, or Barry County who will be enrolled full-time at any accredited Michigan institution with a major in English, literature, creative writing, or literary arts. Qualified candidates must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for consideration.
Contact
Ladies Literacy Club Scholarship
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-1751
grfound@grfoundation.org
16. Lambda Iota Tau Honor Society Scholarships
Deadline: May 31st
As the American international honor society devoted to literature, the Lambda Iota Tau offers at least two annual scholarships for $1,000 to society members in good standing who are in the top 35 percent of their class and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher with a major in literature, English, or creative writing. Within the application packet, candidates must submit a nomination letter from a faculty advisor or sponsor, a creative writing or essay sample, and a 1,000-word essay on career objectives.
Contact
Lambda Iota Tau Honor Society Scholarships
2000 West University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8382
mcupchurch@bsu.edu
17. L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest
Deadline: December 31st, March 31st, June 30th, and September 30th
As an ongoing merit competition that runs on a quarterly basis, the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest is available for aspiring new and amateur writers who submit any previously unpublished short story or novelette under 17,000 words of science fiction or fantasy. Every three months, the contest will provide $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place, and $5,000 for the grand prize winners.
Contact
L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest
7051 Hollywood Blvd.
PO Box 1630
Los Angeles, CA 90078
(323) 466-3310
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/
18. Merv Aubespin Scholarship
Deadline: May 15th
Named after past chairman and president of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Merv Aubespin Scholarship is administered annually by the American Copy Editors Society (ACES) for $2,500 to college juniors, seniors, or graduate school students who are following a course sequence relevant to copy editing with a major in English or journalism. Eligible applicants are asked to provide a detailed list of copy editing experience, a 750-word essay on aspirations as an editor, two letters of recommendation, and work samples.
Contact
Merv Aubespin Scholarship
7 Avenida Vista Grande Suite B7
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(847) 427-4574
info@copydesk.org
19. New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 31st
Based on academic excellence and involvement in the field of communications, the New York Women in Communications Foundation (NYWICI) Scholarship is granted for up to $5,000 to full-time female undergraduate or graduate students in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Qualified candidates must have a declared major in the communications-related fields of advertising, broadcasting, communications, English, journalism, marketing, or public relations with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.
Contact
New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship
355 Lexington Avenue 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 297-2133
emoses@kellencompany.com
20. Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
Deadline: January 31st
In honor of a career newspaper editor and firm believer in education for young women, the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship is awarded for $2,000 annually by the Willa Cather Foundation to female high school seniors who are prospective first-year college students who plan to major in English at an accredited institution in Nebraska. Selection of the non-renewable award is strongly based on intellectual promise, creativity, academic achievement, financial need, and overall moral character.
Contact
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
413 North Webster Rd.
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(866) 731-7304
info@willacather.org
21. Portland Chapter AAJA Scholarships
Deadline: April 1st
Each year, the Portland Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) offers $5,000, $2,000, and $1,500 scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time at any accredited institution in Oregon with a major in journalism, English, or communications. Recipients will be chosen by a panel of judges based on sensitivity to the issues faced by Asian Americans, involvement in service to the Asian community, journalistic ability, and academic achievement.
Contact
Portland Chapter AAJA Scholarships
922 North Killingsworth St. Suite 1A
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-0595
portland.aaja@gmail.com
22. Reader’s Digest Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Established by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the Reader’s Digest Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually for up to $5,000 to encourage academically superior students with outstanding writing abilities to enter the field of print journalism. Eligible candidates must be attending UNCF-member U.S. institutions full-time, have declared a major in journalism or English, have achieved junior or senior-level status, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and submit at least one published writing sample.
Contact
Reader’s Digest Foundation Scholarship
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(404) 302-8623
meta.williams@uncf.org
http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=195
23. Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship Program
Deadline: April 30th
Created in 1989 by the Indianapolis philanthropist to encourage advanced studies in the writing of poetry, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship Program grants five annual fellowships for $28,500 each to young poets who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program for English, literature, composition, creative writing, poetry, or literary arts. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, be between the age of 21 and 31 years old, and submit ten pages of original poems with a 250-word introduction.
Contact
Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship Program
61 West Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 787-7070
hmpi@poetryfoundation.org
24. South Carolina Press Association Scholarships
Deadline: January 17th
With the goal of encouraging talented young individuals to enter the print or digital newspaper industry, the South Carolina Press Association offers three annual scholarships for $3,500 each to enrolled full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are attending any accredited institution in South Carolina with a major in journalism, English, visual communications, or news media. Selection is based on academic performance, journalistic abilities, financial need, and promise in the newspaper industry.
Contact
South Carolina Press Association Scholarships
106 Outlet Pointe Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 750-9561
brogers@scpress.org
http://www.scpress.org/scholar_intern.html
25. Xernona Clayton Scholarship
Deadline: February 28th
Established by the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, the Xernona Clayton Scholarship is distributed annually for $2,000 to African American students enrolled at any accredited Georgia institution within a degree program related to journalism, mass communications, English, or public relations with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. All applicants are required to submit a 1,000-word essay, which will be judged on the basis of creativity, composition, style, persuasiveness, insight, and factual support of original ideas.
Contact
Xernona Clayton Scholarship
1601 West Peachtree Street
P.O. Box 54128
Atlanta, GA 30308
aabjorg@gmail.com
If you are searching for a way to bridge the financial gap to afford earning a higher education degree that will enable you to express your natural creativity, there are luckily many scholarships suited specifically for those majoring in English just like you. From creative writing competitions to literature-based fellowships, be sure to check out these 25 excellence scholarships for English majors to cover the costs of rising tuition expenses.
