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English Scholarships & Prizes:
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2013 English Department Scholarships
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013
Awards made on the basis of exceptional scholarship and financial need. Applicants should be English majors in their junior year with a GPA of 3.5 and above. Award amounts vary and are credited to a student's bill. Applications can be found on the English Department website or in the Undergraduate English Office, 252 Bartlett Hall. Completed applications must be turned into the Undergraduate English Office.
Cleo Zoukis Ploussious Scholarship (Preference given to female students)
Frank Prentice Rand Scholarship
Mary McGarry Morris and Margaret C. Chiriaco Scholarship
General John A. and Evangeline W. Maginnis Scholarship
Spring 2013 Scholarship Application
Entries must be submitted to the Undergraduate English Office no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013.
2013 English Department Essay Contests
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013
All entries must have originated in English Department courses during the Spring 2012, Fall 2012, or current (Spring 2013) semester, but essays may be revised. Contests are open to English majors only. All entries must have a cover sheet, which can be found on the English Department website or in the Undergraduate English Office, 252 Bartlett Hall.
Important note: If you are applying for more than 1 essay prize, you MUST submit a different essay for each competition, and please, no multiple entries per prize. Thanks and good luck!
The Charles A. Peters Award
Awarded for the best essay on English literature written between 1558 and 1667; essay must be at least 2,500 words long.
The Sanderson Prize
Awarded for the best essay on any subject. There is no restriction or requirement for essay length.
The Steinbugler Prize
Awarded for the best essay on any subject by a woman English major. There is no restriction or requirement for essay length.
Spring 2013 Essay Application
Entries must be submitted to the Undergraduate English Office no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013.
Scholarships Offered Through The College of Humanities and Fine Arts:
The William F. Field Alumni Scholars Program
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2013
The William F. Field Alumni Scholars Program was established in 1976 to recognize and honor 60 third-year students for their academic achievements at UMass Amherst. The program is named in honor of William F. Field, the University's first Dean of Students, for his outstanding support of academic excellence and his personal commitment to bringing out the best in every student. The Field Scholars Program is funded through the generous support of UMass Amherst alumni. Awards are $750. Prospective Field Scholars are identified by the Registrar's Office and recommended to the Dean by Departments. There is no student-initiated application process.
Eligibility requirements : Nominees must have a minimum of sixty (60) graded hours in residence at UMass Amherst (transfer credits are excluded) and have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
College of Humanities & Fine Arts Scholarships
DEADLINE: FEBRUAY 28 , 2013
CHFA Scholarships are awarded to students based on academic merit and extracurricular achievements. They are made possible by the generous contributions of many alumni. Awards range between $500 and $2,500, with an average scholarship of $1,000.
Eligibility requirements : Applicants must be a current sophomore, junior of first semester senior; have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average; and have declared their major in a College of Humanities and Fine Arts department.
The Class of 1945 Merit Scholarship
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28 , 2013
The Class of 1945 Scholarship was established in 1997 and is supported by class members' generous contributions. The award is approximately $700.
Eligibility requirements : Applicants must be a current sophomore, junior of first semester senior; have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average; and have declared their major in a College of Humanities and Fine Arts department. Preference will be given to students who are members of the Marching Band.
The Henry and Jean Hall Humanities and Fine Arts Scholarship
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28 , 2013
The generosity of Henry and Jean Hall led to establishment of this scholarship, which is an expression of their interest in and affection for UMass Amherst. The award is approximately $1,500.
Eligibility requirements : Applicants must be a current sophomore, junior of first semester senior; have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average; have declared their major in a College of Humanities and Fine Arts department; and have demonstrated financial need.
The Class of 1976 Humanities Scholarship for Graduate Study
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28 , 2013
The Class of 1976 Humanities Scholarship was created during its Tenth Reunion Fund Drive (1985-1986) and established in 1989. It is applied toward the tuition of a student who will continue his or her education as a Graduate Degree candidate in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. The award is approximately $1,500.
Eligibility requirements : Applicants must be a graduating senior in good academic standing who will begin work toward a graduate degree a College of Humanities and Fine Arts department. Award recipients are required to provide evidence of an accepted offer of admission.