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  • ACC English Department Scholarship
    Deadline: May 20
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Alvin Community College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current ACC students enrolled in an English course. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3110 Mustang Road
    Alvin, TX 77511-4898

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  • Ada B. Poole Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be Walkersville High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in English, literature or teaching.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Agnes Colton-Frances B Huston Undergraduate Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: $1,400-$4,400
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    Sponsor: Eastern Washington University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be upcoming full-time female senior students majoring in English in either literary studies or English secondary education with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must also demonstrate financial need to receive this scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    526 5th Street
    Cheney, WA 99004-2496

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  • Anna-Marie Aldaz Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 17
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students in which English is not their native language. Students must be attending Dona Ana Community College and studying English as a second language.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2640 El Paseo Road
    Las Cruces, NM 88001

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  • Anthony H. Simon English Scholarship
    Deadline: February
    Amount: $2500
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Menasha High School who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and plan on attending a four-year accredited college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • Arnold W. and Janet L. Avery Scholarship
    Deadline: April 12
    Amount: 500
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Fitch High School, must be planning to have a major in marine science, library science, English, engineering or computer science and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Arts and Letters Awards for International Students
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Dickinson State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be international students majoring, minoring, or participating in art, communication, English, music, or theater and submit a sample of work. Students must be accepted to DSU and be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester). Applicants must maintain good academic and financial standing and complete the DSU Heritage Foundation Scholarship application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    291 Campus Drive
    Dickinson, ND 58601-4896

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  • Arts and Letters Awards for New Students
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Dickinson State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be new students majoring, minoring, or participating in art, communication, English, music, or theater and submit a sample of work. Students must be accepted to DSU and be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester). Applicants must maintain good academic and financial standing and complete the DSU Heritage Foundation Scholarship application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    291 Campus Drive
    Dickinson, ND 58601-4896

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  • Berchman T. Carville Memorial
    Deadline: January 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Angelo State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at ASU in an academic year and must be pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Students must be English majors and must maintain an overall institutional GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2601 W. Avenue N
    San Angelo, TX 76909

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  • Bernice E. Stiner Scholarship
    Deadline: March 2
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Fresno City College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female students pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in library technology, literature, or creative writing. Students must have completed 12 credit units with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1101 E. University Ave
    Fresno, CA 93741

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  • Betty Favre Memorial English Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Frostburg State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be FSU English majors.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Braddock Road
    Frostburg, MD 21532-1099

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  • Betty McDavid Library Technology Scholarship
    Deadline: February 16
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Diablo Valley College

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be DVC continuing or transferring students. Students must demonstrate financial need, community service and major in Library Sciences, English or Creative Writing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    321 Golf Club Rd
    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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  • Bill Gove Scholarship
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: National Speakers Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

    NSA Foundation
    National Press Building
    529 14th Street NW, Suite 1280
    Washington, DC 20045

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  • Blanche Koch Brooks Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 5
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female graduating seniors from Lafayette High School with excellent academic performance and a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference may be given to students who intend to become a teacher or an English major or both.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1323 Jamestown Road
    Suite 103
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • Bob and Nancy Levin Scholarship Endowment
    Deadline: May 5
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or alumni of West Montgomery High School enrolled in a baccalaureate-degree granting college or university that have demonstrated interest and accomplishment in the liberal arts within their school or community - with a preference for students with a specific interest in writing, journalism and English. Students must have an overall GPA of at least a B through their most recent studies. Financial need, leadership initiative, extracurricular vigor and community service will be considered.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
    Raleigh, NC 27612

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  • Bree Elizabeth Miller Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County

    Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their employment history, volunteer experience, extracurricular involvement, academic performance and financial information.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    401 North Main Street
    Suite 300
    Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • Briles English Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students majoring in English. Students must demonstrate exemplary performance in their coursework, dedication to the discipline, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the major

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • C. A. Ensign Fund
    Deadline: February 24
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend Newton Falls High School as graduating seniors and demonstrate financial need. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and must show interest in English or Journalism.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Carter Creech Scholarship
    Deadline: April 1
    Amount: $8,000
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    Sponsor: Communities Foundation of Texas

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Troy Buchanan High School in Troy who are ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class and who have a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and ACT score of 27. Students must have completed at least one Honors/AP Course in each of the four core areas: math, English, science and social science earning a "C" or better in each core course and must also have completed at least two units of a foreign language with a "B" average or better.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5500 Caruth Haven Lane
    Dallas, TX 75225

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  • Cavett Robert Scholarship
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: National Speakers Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students majoring or minoring in speech. Selection is based on application, essay, recommendation and college transcript.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or by written request.

    NSA Foundation
    National Press Building
    529 14th Street NW, Suite 1280
    Washington, DC 20045

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  • Christine Green Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: May 16
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Del Mar College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in English and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Baldwin Blvd.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

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  • Daisy Moore Duvall Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomore or higher students majoring in English with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Students must have impressed members of the english faculty with their coursework performance and commitment to the discipline.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Daniel Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: April 1
    Amount: $530
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    Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current-year graduating seniors or previous-year graduates from Fremont Senior High School or Archbishop Bergan High School. Students must be planning to pursue an area of study in the arts to include, theatre, music, dance, literary or visual arts.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1005 East 23rd Street
    Suite 2
    Fremont, NE 68025

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  • Davidson Fellows Scholarships
    Deadline: February 9
    Amount: $10,000-$50,000
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    Sponsor: Davidson Institute for Talent Development

    Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 or younger and be able to attend the awards reception in Washington, DC. In addition to the monetary award, the institute will pay for travel and lodging expenses. Three nominator forms, three copies of a 15-minute DVD and additional materials are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    9665 Gateway Drive
    Suite B
    Reno, NV 89521

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  • Dick DePaolis Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of North Farmington High School who are scholar-athletes and planning to major in liberal studies, particularly history and English. Students must be varsity sports athletes who demonstrate leadership, academic discipline and good sportsmanship on and off the field and preference will be given to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    333 W. Fort Street, Suite 2010
    Detroit, MI 48226

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  • Doris (Chancey) Hale and Fred Hale Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 3
    Amount: $1,250
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    Sponsor: Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a Bixby High School student for at least two years, rank in the top 25% of the senior class and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Students must also be a U.S. citizen, plan to attend an accredited college or university and plan to enroll as a full-time college student pursuing a degree in fine arts, history, literature or education. Applicants must supply a detailed description of high school activities and honors and community services, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a cover letter and an application form.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    109 N. Armstrong
    Bixby, OK 74008

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  • Dr. Claude Arnold Scholarship Award
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: $3,000
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    Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma pursuing a classical literature or English major. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in their English courses and an overall minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1000 North Broadway
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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  • Dr. Dean Everett Outstanding English Student Award
    Deadline: April 30
    Amount: $3,000
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    Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at University of Central Oklahoma as an English major. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in their English courses and a minimum 3.0 GPA overall. Preference may be given to a student with individual service contributions to the English department, campus and community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1000 North Broadway
    Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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  • Dr. Susan M. Latta, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: August 30
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students in good standing who are English majors at Indiana State University with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 South 8th Street
    Terre Haute, IN 47807

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  • Dwain and Polly Wright Educational Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: May 2
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Macon High School who have completed at least two English, language arts or vocational classes and have been accepted to attend a two- or four-year college, university and/or technical school to further their education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Edith Wiskind English Literacy Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 5
    Amount: $2,500
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    Sponsor: Akron Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Summit County students with preference given to those pursuing a degree in English. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    345 West Cedar Street
    Akron, OH 44307

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  • Eileen Crenshaw Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are seniors or graduates of Page High School. Students must earn a degree in secondary education with a major in English.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3833 Cleghorn Avenue
    Suite 400
    Nashville, TN 37215

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  • Eleanor Kellam Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: February 24
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend Bay High School, Bay Village as graduating seniors. Students must pursue a degree or studies in English or Humanities and have an interest and/or ability in English or Fine Arts. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a 2-or 4-year college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • Ethel O Brien Scholarship
    Deadline: February
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Little Wolf High School who are planning to pursue a degree at a college, university or technical school. Students must demonstrate involvement in band and chorus and appreciation for English and Literature activities and coursework. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • Frances S. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: Up to $750
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    Sponsor: Quad Cities Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Davenport Central High School and must demonstrate financial need. Students must also be planning to pursue education studies in English or literature.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    852 Middle Road, Suite 100
    Bettendorf, IA 52722

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  • Frederick V. Hoyet Sr. and Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: February 24
    Amount: $4,000
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    Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school at Penn-Trafford High School as graduating seniors and reside in Westmoreland County. Students must pursue a degree or studies in engineering, law, criminology, criminal justice, healthcare, biological sciences, fine arts, English/literature, humanities and environmental or conservation studies and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Five PPG Place
    Suite 250
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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  • George and Bonnie Siek Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    Deadline: March 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Macon County high schools with a preference for those from the town of Highlands who will attend an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level. Special consideration will be given to those students pursuing a degree in English, linguistics or education. Financial need is considered but is not required and students will be selected based on academics, extracurricular activities and essays.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
    Raleigh, NC 27612

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  • George O. Witwer News-Sun Journalism Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: LaGrange Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of LaGrange County graduating from a LaGrange County high school. Students must be planning to pursue a degree in journalism or a related media field (English, communications, digital media, radio, television and digital communication, video production, broadcast journalism, etc).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    0045 N 250 W
    LaGrange, IN 46761

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  • Gifted and Talented Language Program - Alaska
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: National Security Agency (NSA)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible to be granted security clearance. Students must be high school seniors who will have completed an AP language course, in Chinese and/or Russian by the completion of their senior year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least 1200 SAT or 25 ACT scores. Students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire and plan to pursue language studies after graduation. Applicants must reside in the area to which they are applying to.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn.: MB3, Stokes Program
    9800 Savage Road
    Suite 6272
    Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

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  • Gifted and Talented Language Program - Hawaii
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: National Security Agency (NSA)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible to be granted security clearance. Students must be high school seniors who will have completed an AP language course, in Chinese and/or Russian by the completion of their senior year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least 1200 SAT or 25 ACT scores. Students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire and plan to pursue language studies after graduation. Applicants must reside in the area to which they are applying to.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn.: MB3, Stokes Program
    9800 Savage Road
    Suite 6272
    Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

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  • Gifted and Talented Language Program - Utah
    Deadline: October 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: National Security Agency (NSA)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible to be granted security clearance. Students must be high school seniors who will have completed an AP language course, in Chinese and/or Russian by the completion of their senior year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and at least 1200 SAT or 25 ACT scores. Students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire and plan to pursue language studies after graduation. Applicants must reside in the area to which they are applying to.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn.: MB3, Stokes Program
    9800 Savage Road
    Suite 6272
    Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

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  • Hans and Patty Helland Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Wisconsin Dells Educational Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue a post-secondary liberal arts education with a focus on English. Students must submit an essay or poem demonstrating their interest and talent. Applicants must submit the local scholarship application form, a financial need statement, career plan, resume, transcripts and two letters of recommendation.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 533
    Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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  • Harold and Verna Kleiner Memorial Fund Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: $500-$700
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    Sponsor: Eastern Washington University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be upcoming full-time seniors majoring in English with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    526 5th Street
    Cheney, WA 99004-2496

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  • HELP Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1; August 31
    Amount: $600
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    Sponsor: Indian Hills Community College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in Arts and Science at the Centerville Campus who are residents of Appanoose County. Students must have a major emphasis in the study of education and must be willing to transfer to the University of Northern Iowa to complete a bachelor degree to become a teacher. Preference will be given to students from Numa, Iowa.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    525 Grandview Ave
    Ottumwa, IA 52501

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  • Huntington Fellowships
    Deadline: November 15
    Amount: $3,000
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    Sponsor: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent or be doctoral candidates at the dissertation stage. Cover sheets, project descriptions, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation are required.

    How to apply: Application materials are described online.

    1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino, CA 91108

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  • Huntington-British Academy Fellowships for Study in Great Britain
    Deadline: November 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Applicants must submit cover sheets, project descriptions, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

    How to apply: There is no application form, and application materials are described online.

    1151 Oxford Road
    San Marino, CA 91108

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  • ILA Jeanne S. Chall Research Fellowship
    Deadline: March 30
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: International Literacy Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be doctoral students planning or beginning their dissertation on one of the following topics in the field of reading: beginning reading, readability, reading difficulty, stages of reading development, the relation of vocabulary to reading and diagnosing and teaching adults with limited reading ability. Applicants must also be members of the International Literacy Association.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    The Jeanne S. Chall Research Fellowship
    Division of Research and Policy
    P.O. Box 8139
    Newark, DE 19714-8139

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  • Imani Marley Husbands Humanities Book Scholarship
    Deadline: May 6
    Amount: $250
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    Sponsor: Virgin Islands Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be current college students majoring in disciplines within the humanities, especially English and/or communications, at the University of the Virgin Islands and other higher learning/education institutions.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1629 K Street NW
    Suite 300
    Washington, DC 20006

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  • Indian Hills Academy Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1; August 31
    Amount: $600
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    Sponsor: Indian Hills Community College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time within the arts and sciences division or criminal justice program who are members of the IHCC Academy.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    525 Grandview Ave
    Ottumwa, IA 52501

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  • Indian Hills Trailblazers Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1; August 31
    Amount: $600
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    Sponsor: Indian Hills Community College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in the arts and science or technical programs or students attending the Centerville Campus, who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    525 Grandview Ave
    Ottumwa, IA 52501

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  • Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
    Deadline: April 3
    Amount: $2,500
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    Sponsor: Iowa Arts Council

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents and graduating high school seniors and show proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theatre, traditional arts or visual arts. Students must be accepted full-time to an accredited Iowa college or university and must major in one of the aforementioned areas.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of recommendation and an essay are required.

    600 E. Locust
    Des Moines, IA 50319-0290

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  • Isadore Nachman Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: $2,000-$3,000
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    Sponsor: Glenville State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must major in the field of journalism or English. Students must be enrolled full-time at Glenville State University and may not be used for online or summer session classes.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 High Street
    Glenville, WV 26351-1292

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  • J. Harold and Mabel Hamil Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from one of the following Northland high schools: North Kansas City High School, Oak Park High School, Winnetonka High School, Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School, Platte Co. RIII High School, Staley High School, or St. Piux X High School. Students must have excelled in the areas of English/journalism, debate/public speaking, political science, and/or community involvement to pursue a college/university education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • J.D. Fulton Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: May 16
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Del Mar College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in English. Students must demonstrate financial need and must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Baldwin Blvd.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

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  • J.H and Joyce Criswell Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be senior students majoring in English. Students must demonstrate excellence in creative writing and show promise for future creative endeavors.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Jack Kerouac Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 20
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must pursue a career teaching English, creative writing, journalism or professional practice in a related field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Jackie Fassinger Rossell Scholarship
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who are English language learners. Students must plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year degree/certificate programs in accredited, not-for-profit colleges/universities/trade or vocational schools anywhere in the domestic US.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2940 Hunter Mill Road
    Suite 201
    Oakton, VA 22124

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  • Jackie Leone Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: 1000
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    Sponsor: Shiawassee Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Owosso High School or Corunna High School seniors or graduates who plan to study journalism or English. Students must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    217 N. Washington Street
    Suite 104
    P.O. Box 753
    989-725-1093,

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  • Janet Hall Gainer Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: $2,000-$3,000
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    Sponsor: Glenville State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a female student from Braxton County majoring in English or speech. Students must be enrolled full-time at Glenville State University and may not be used for online or summer session classes.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 High Street
    Glenville, WV 26351-1292

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  • John Teahan Memorial Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Fairmont State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be part of FSU's English (literature) program for eligibility. Students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1201 Locust Ave
    Fairmont, WV 26554-2470

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  • Joseph A. and Mabe Cain Direct Scholarship
    Deadline: May 16
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Del Mar College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in English as full-time students with at least a 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Baldwin Blvd.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

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  • Joseph Blanche Lewy 1904 Memorial Fund
    Deadline: May 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: CUNY Lehman College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors of good academic standing in the study of literature.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    250 Bedford Park Blvd West
    Bronx, NY 10468

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  • Julianne Malveaux Scholarship
    Deadline: March 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be African American females enrolled as sophomores or juniors at an accredited college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students may major in related fields such as public policy or creative writing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1806 New Hampshire Avenue NW
    Washington, DC 20009

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  • Karol Sue Shoemate Scholarship
    Deadline: May 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Danville Area Community College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois majoring in writing, English, visual arts or humanities. Students must maintain a minimum B average. One application form is completed to apply for all of the college's scholarships. An essay, a letter of recommendation and a current transcript are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 E Main St
    Danville, IL 61832-5118

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  • Katherine Evans Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: May 16
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Del Mar College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming college freshmen with at least a 2.0 GPA. Students must be majoring in either humanities (English and philosophy) or fine arts (arts and drama, studio arts and music) disciplines.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Baldwin Blvd.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

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  • Kathryn Louise Davison Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: April 15
    Amount: $2,000
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Mansfield High School in Mansfield with demonstrated financial need who plan to major in English/communications or teaching. Student must demonstrate academic excellence and participate in extracurricular activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2940 Hunter Mill Road
    Suite 201
    Oakton, VA 22124

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  • Kathy Carty Writing Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Findlay High School graduating seniors who are willing to pursue a degree in English, writing, literature, philosophy, English education, journalism or other English- and writing-related fields. Students must submit a poem, play, prose, essay, article, etc. which has been written in the last two years and applicants must demonstrate participation in school-related activities and outside interests or activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
    Findlay, OH 45840

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  • Kayla's Hope Foundation Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: January 10
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of St. Charles East High School and St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, IL who will continue their education studying music, literature, psychiatry or psychology.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Laddie Scholarship for Women in the Arts or Humanities
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Dominican University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming female freshman students to qualify for the award. Students must be a recipient of either a Presidential or Dean's Scholarship to be eligible for full tuition, room and board. Students must also file a FAFSA each year if awarded.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7900 W Division Street
    River Forest, IL 60305

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  • Langfitt-Ambrose Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates from m Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Parkersburg Catholic or Williamstown High School. Students must have desire to further their studies in mathematics or English.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Lillian M. Perry Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Clair County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female graduates of Port Huron Northern High School who will minor or major in English. You may be eligible for this scholarship for up to 5 years, as long as you pursue a major or minor in English.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    500 Water Street
    Port Huron, MI 48060

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  • Linda Oshinsky Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    Deadline: March 15
    Amount: $600
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    Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Stratford who plan to major in English or education in college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1691 Turnbull Avenue
    North Charleston, SC 29405

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  • Luther Edge Spanish Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Spanish speaking students and/or students minoring in Spanish language study who major in english and languages with outstanding academic performance, dedication and initiative

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • M. Margaret Foster Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates from a school located in Hancock County and must be full-time students attending a four-year accredited university or college pursuing a degree in secondary-level education, specifically, a degree in English or in a related field such as written and/or oral communications, foreign language, or creative writing. Students must have demonstrated good attendance while attending high school and maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA or above. Financial need is not a primary consideration but should be a consideration in a final selection based on parental income and the number of family members already in post-secondary education or those who will attend in the near future.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
    Findlay, OH 45840

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  • Madelyn Conrad Kidd Scholarship
    Deadline: February 15
    Amount: $2,000-$3,000
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    Sponsor: Glenville State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students of Glenville State College who show academic promise in English and math and are residents of West Virginia.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 High Street
    Glenville, WV 26351-1292

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  • Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship
    Deadline: October 12
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Maineri Law Firm

    Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Students must be undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and plan to pursue graduate degrees in one of the following fields: history, journalism, political science, communications, education, language, literature, psychology, geology, geography, degrees related to the legal field or environmentally related degrees. An essay on a provided prompt is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    29970 Technology Drive
    Suite 101
    Murrieta, CA 92563

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  • Margaret Nims Centennial Writing Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomore or above students majoring in English with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Marilee Thanholdt Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: February 17
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Crown Point Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Crown Point High School graduating seniors who are studying English in college as confirmed by the CPHS English chair.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    115 South Court Street
    Crown Point, IN 46037

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  • Mary Ann J. Kline Scholarship
    Deadline: February 11
    Amount: $1,250
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    Sponsor: Greater Toledo Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in English Literature, History, or Modern Languages at Georgetown University, Denison University, John Carroll University, or Xavier University.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 Madison Avenue
    Suite 1300
    Toledo, OH 43604

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  • Mary Jane Kruse Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Steuben County residents who are graduating seniors or have graduated from any Steuben County high school or homeschooled. Student must be majoring in English.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1701 North Wayne Street
    Angola, IN 46703

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  • Mary Susanne Ware Scholarship
    Deadline: February 14
    Amount: 600
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    Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen who are graduating from Edgewood, Middletown, or Monroe High School and are willing to attend an accredited four-year college or university in order to major in English or a Foreign Language. Students will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA and must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    300 N. Main Street
    Suite 300
    Middletown, OH 45042

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  • May Sanders Burns Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be freshman students majoring in English with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must demonstrate evidence as a student in the program either through their application materials or existing academic record.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Mildred Mason Newcome Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Fairmont State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be West Virginia residents for eligibility. Students must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Students must be a part of FSU's English programs with plans to teach in West Virginia.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1201 Locust Ave
    Fairmont, WV 26554-2470

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  • Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship
    Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
    Amount: Up to full tuition
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    Sponsor: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Services

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Minnesota residents who have been admitted to a full-time program in an approved Minnesota college or university. Applicants must have demonstrated achievement in one of the following subjects: English or creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, math, science or social science.

    How to apply: For information about the status of this program, applicants should contact the schools they wish to attend.

    1450 Energy Park Drive
    Suite 350
    Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227

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  • Nathan Donaldson Scholarship
    Deadline: May 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Danville Area Community College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be studying English or education. Students must maintain a minimum C average. One application form is completed to apply for all of the college's scholarships. An essay, a letter of recommendation and a current transcript are required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2000 E Main St
    Danville, IL 61832-5118

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  • NCTA and AWMF Scholarship
    Deadline: May 1
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: Alliance for Women in Media

    Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in the United States in the fall of application year. Students must submit a 750- to 1,000-word essay on a suggested topic.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325
    Lexington, KY 40504

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  • Oratorical Contest Scholarship
    Deadline: October 15
    Amount: $1,500-$18,000
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    Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Nebraska

    Eligibility: Students, current and under age twenty, must be current attendees or residents of the state where they are to participate in the contest. Students must compete at the local American Legion Post level. The winner will then move on to the district contest, with the winners advancing to the area competition. Four winners will move forward to the state finals each January. Winners will be awarded for each of these competitions, however the national scholarship awards will be awarded to the top three students in the final round of the national contest.

    How to apply: There is no application for this program.

    Department Headquarters
    P.O. Box 5205
    Lincoln, NE 68505

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  • Ozella Elizabeth Waner Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshman students who have declared a major in English and have at least a score of 25 on the ACT. To renew, students must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Pauline Tustin Hobbs Memorial English Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Frostburg State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be FSU English majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated ability in writing or literary scholarship. Freshmen and transfers are eligible to apply with an incoming minimum GPA of 3.5.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Braddock Road
    Frostburg, MD 21532-1099

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  • PenSPRA Scholarship
    Deadline: April 7
    Amount: $1,000
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    Sponsor: Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Pennsylvania public high school students with a 3.0 GPA who are pursuing a degree in communications or a related field such as public relations, journalism, English, advertising or graphic arts. Students must have been accepted to or applied to a college, university, technical school or other institution of higher learning. Applicants must live within one of PenSPRA's three regions (Eastern, Central and Western).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Shelly Belcher, Communications Coordinator
    Peters Township School District
    631 East McMurray Road
    McMurray, PA 15317

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  • Persis McClure Hurst Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: January 15
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: Knox County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of any Knox County high school planning to attend an Indian college or university. Students must demonstrate interest in English or history or plan to pursue a major in English or history.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Old National Bank Building
    20 North Third Street
    Suite 301
    Vincennes, IN 47591

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  • Phyllis I. Wormwood Scholarship
    Deadline: February
    Amount: $2000
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Seymour High School who plan to pursue a degree in English at an accredited college or university. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA throughout high school.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • Playwright Discovery Award
    Deadline: March 10
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students in grades 6-12. Applicants are to create an original one-act script of less than 40 pages that documents the experience of living with a disability. Applicants must have a disability, or the script can be a collaboration of a group of up to 5 students with one student having a disability. Selected scripts will be performed for middle school, high school and adult audiences. First and second place winners will have their plays performed at the JFK Performing Arts Center.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    2700 F Street NW
    Washington, DC 20566

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  • Professor Mike Anzaldua English Direct Scholarship
    Deadline: May 16
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Del Mar College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in English and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Baldwin Blvd.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

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  • Professor Mike Anzaldua English Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: May 16
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Del Mar College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in English and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 Baldwin Blvd.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

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  • Psi Iota Xi Omega Chapter Malpas Scholarship
    Deadline: February 6
    Amount: $500
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Boone County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a resident of Boone County, Indiana and rank in the top 30% of their graduating class. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or above. Applicants must major in art, literature, music or speech and hearing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    102 North Lebanon Street
    Suite 200
    Lebanon, IN 46052

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  • Puente Project Scholarship
    Deadline: March 2
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Fresno City College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be first-year students enrolled in the puente program at Fresno City College. Students must be enrolled in the English and counseling puente classes during the award year with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must plan to transfer from Fresno City College to a UC/CSU or private college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1101 E. University Ave
    Fresno, CA 93741

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  • Ralph Tieje Memorial Fund Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: $1,300-$1,500
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    Sponsor: Eastern Washington University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be upcoming full-time senior students majoring in English with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    526 5th Street
    Cheney, WA 99004-2496

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  • Randolph and Lucy Church Endowed Scholarship
    Deadline: May 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: George Mason University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshman with a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a strong record of scholastic achievement in college preparatory courses or full-time undergraduate students. Students must major in english, history, modern languages, philosophy, psychology, political sciences, humanities or economics. Applicants must be legal residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4400 University Dr
    Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

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  • Rebecca Crowder Cole Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: August 30
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Sullivan High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in English and/or library science.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 South 8th Street
    Terre Haute, IN 47807

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  • Reed Loving-Watt Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students majoring in English and languages. Students must have completed at least twelve semester hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Richard E. Winnie Scholarship
    Deadline: January 31
    Amount: $1000
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    Sponsor: Humboldt State University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time junior or senior students with a 3.0 GPA or better. Students must be pursuing a major in business, economics, English, environmental studies, history, international studies/ relations, journalism, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, speech communication and world languages cultures. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in student activities, student government and the greater Humboldt County community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1 Harpst Street
    Arcata, CA 95521-8299

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  • Robert F. Dalton English Scholarship
    Deadline: April 8
    Amount: $1,350
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    Sponsor: Community College of Rhode Island

    Eligibility: Applicants must be CCRI students who are graduating and transferring to a four-year college or university. Students must have a love of reading, writing, and the English language and plan to become English teachers. Applicants must submit an essay on their goals, why they should be considered for the scholarship and one or two pieces of their own best writing work.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    400 East Avenue
    Warwick, RI 02886-1807

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  • Rome Prize Fellowship
    Deadline: November 15
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: American Academy in Rome

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens at time of application. Previous recipients of Rome Prize are not eligible to reapply.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    7 East 60 Street
    New York, NY 10022

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  • Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship Program
    Deadline: April 14
    Amount: $25,800
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    Sponsor: Poetry Magazine

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents between the ages of 21 and 31. They must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students majoring in English or creative writing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online. An essay and a poetry submission are required.

    61 West Superior Street
    Chicago, IL 60654

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  • Sandy Erxleben Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: December 9
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of West Aurora High School who are majoring in English at a two-year college or a four-year college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • Sara Randall Memorial English Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be junior or senior students majoring in English with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Students must demonstrate clear enthusiasm and dedication to the study of english.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • Shirley B. Brooks Scholarship
    Deadline: March 5
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Jamestown, Lafayette or Warhill High Schools. Students must demonstrate financial need and must pursue psychology or English/reading specialist as a major.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1323 Jamestown Road
    Suite 103
    Williamsburg, VA 23185

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  • Smith Literary Scholarship
    Deadline: April 12
    Amount: 2000-5000
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Connecticut, must have a major in history, english or literature, must show academic achievements and good character and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 31
    Amount: $5,000
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    Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate or graduate students, demonstrate an interest in using reading to inspire underserved children to attend college and major in library science, English literature or other related fields. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have parents who are permanent residents of the San Francisco Bay area if they're an undergraduate degree seeker or be a permanent resident of the San Francisco Bay area if they're a graduate degree seeker. Students must submit a personal essay using 1,000 words, demonstrate financial need and provide two letters of recommendation.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 Steuart Street
    San Francisco, CA 94105

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  • Thomas A. Gerencher Fund
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

    Eligibility: Applicants must be either outstanding English teachers or outstanding English students who have high academic achievement and demonstrate significant financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 837
    South Bend, IN 46624

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  • Transylvania Excellence in Education / Excellence Award
    Deadline: January 20
    Amount: $1,500
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Transylvania County public high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the study of English.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4 Vanderbilt Park Drive
    Suite 300
    Asheville, NC 28803

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  • Valorie Lynn DePry Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 2
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Fresno City College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female students studying for a degree in any one of these areas: literature, creative writing or library media technician and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1101 E. University Ave
    Fresno, CA 93741

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  • Wallace K. and June Ewing Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: February 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students from the Tri-Cities area who are pursuing an education in English and are involved in co-curricular activities with a concentration in the areas of humanities and arts.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Wanita Danley Centennial English Honors Scholarship
    Deadline: February 1 (Fall) & October 1 (Spring)
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: East Central University

    Eligibility: Applicants must be junior or senior students majoring in English. Students must be members of the Honors Program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1100 E. 14th Street
    Ada, OK 74820-6999

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  • William J. (Bill) and Loretta M. O Neil Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 31
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

    Eligibility: Applicants must be residents from Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties pursuing English, journalism or a related field.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1500 Main Street
    P.O. Box 15769
    Springfield, MA 01115

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  • William P. Kraines Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Deadline: March 20
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors who demonstrate financial need and a desire to study English or the media arts in college.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • William R. Pfalzgraf Memorial Scholarship
    Deadline: March 1
    Amount: Varies
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    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Parkersburg High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Merit, motivation toward higher education, character, financial need are considered. Preferences are given to students with interest in law, debating, English or music.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Williams C. Hess Memorial Prize
    Deadline: May 31
    Amount: $50
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    Sponsor: CUNY Lehman College

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students of English literature and must be good at essay writing.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    250 Bedford Park Blvd West
    Bronx, NY 10468

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