If you are a student who is already enrolled in or plan to continue their education as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. There are a number of scholarships available to help students with the costs of education. Take a look at our list of the Scholarships for English Major that will help you to get free money.
English Majors develop numerous valuable qualities. Students who choose to major in English can use their writing skills to apply for any kind of essay or poem or writing scholarships, but there are some specially created with English majors in mind.
In our list, there given scholarships are available for incoming first-year students, undergraduate (junior/senior), and graduate students. All mentioned below scholarships provide award range from $1000 to $33,300. View our list of English Major Scholarships and apply today!
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Don Fryxell Scholarship
The Augustana University is pleased to announce the Don Fryxell Scholarship to applicants who plan to choose a major in the Humanities. Incoming first-year students are invited to apply and preference will be given to candidates who plan to major in English or Journalism. This is a $1,000 scholarship, awarded annually for up to four years. Students awarded the Fryxell Scholarship must maintain both a major in the Humanities and a 3.0 GPA for annual renewal.
Provided By: Augustana University
Course: English or Journalism, Humanities
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Incoming first-year students
Deadline: February 15.
Apply Now: http://www.augie.edu/academics/english/fryxell-scholarship
Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) Scholarship
Islamic Scholarship Fund is proud to announce the ISF Scholarship. To eligible, applicant must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S. who is Muslim or active member of the Muslim community and majoring in an ISF supported major such as Film, Media, Journalism, Writing (Creative writing and English), Law and Related Fields, Public Policy, International Studies, Public Administration, History, Sociology, and Religious Studies. Scholarships range from $2,000-$5000.
Provided By: Islamic Scholarship Fund
Course: Multiple courses
Award: $2,000-$5000
Eligibility: An undergraduate (junior/senior) or of graduate standing (includes PhD) by August 2018
Deadline: March 21, 2018
Apply Now: https://islamicscholarshipfund.org/scholarships/
Norma Ross Walter Scholarship
The Willa Cather Foundation is pleased to offer the Norma Ross Walter Scholarship. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to female graduates of Nebraska high schools who plan to enroll as English majors in accredited colleges or universities. The program will provide $2,500 for first place recipient, $1,750 for second place, and $1,250 for third place recipient. Each stipend is payable at the beginning of the first year of college.
Provided By: Willa Cather Foundation
Course: English
Award: $4,500
Eligibility: Female graduates of Nebraska high schools
Deadline: January 31, 2018
Apply Now: https://www.willacather.org/learn/scholarships
English Department Scholarships
At the NC State University, the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the English Department welcomes applications from English majors for the following four scholarships (A.M. Fountain Scholarship – $1,000, Eugene H. Harrison Scholarship – $1,000, Guy Owen Memorial Scholarship – $1,000, and Department of English Interns’ Scholarship – $750 per semester). English majors should apply for Department of English scholarships using Pack Assist. New students should apply as soon as they are admitted.
Provided By: NC State University Undergraduate Studies Committee of the English Department
Course: English
Award: $3,750
Eligibility: New students
Deadline: March 1st each year
Apply Now: https://english.chass.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/
English Department Undergraduate English Scholarships
At the University of Washington, English Department scholarships are available for declared UW Seattle English majors only. The scholarships are awarded toward standard resident full-time tuition only and do not include other student fees, books or expenses. All current English majors are urged to apply. There are eight undergraduate English scholarships available that vary from approximately $150 to full tuition.
Provided By: University of Washington
Course: English
Award: Full-time tuition
Eligibility: All current English majors students
Deadline: March 16, 2018
Apply Now: https://english.washington.edu/undergraduate-scholarships
ISI’s Graduate Fellowship Program
ISI’s Graduate Fellowship Program is characterized by the observation of Richard M. Weaver that “a liberal education specifically prepares for the achievement of freedom.” To eligible, the applicants must be U.S. citizens who will be enrolled in a full-time graduate program for the academic year 2018–19. For the 2018–19 academic year, ISI will grant up to 15 awards, ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 each.
Provided By: Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISA)
Course: A full-time graduate program
Award: $5,000 to $15,000 each
Eligibility: U.S. citizens
Deadline: February 15, 2018
Apply Now: https://home.isi.org/students/fellowships
Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship
The Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship recognizes Asian American high school, graduate and post-graduate students pursuing a career in entrepreneurship. To eligible, the applicant must be either a high school senior or a college student currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college or four-year college/university and must be a full- time, degree-seeking student by the upcoming academic calendar year. The program will provide two $5,000 awards for U.S. students attending accredited American universities.
Provided By: Against The Grain Productions
Course: Multiple courses
Award: (2) $5,000 awards to be applied toward school tuition and fees
Eligibility: Scholarship is open to students of all majors
Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2018
Apply Now: http://www.againstthegrainproductions.com/lily-pabilona-emerging-entrepreneur-scholarship/
State Association Scholarship
The State Association Memorial Scholarship is open to honor their pioneer ancestors. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a pioneer descendant and either a full-time junior, senior or graduate student enrolled at an accredited Washington state institution. Preference will be given to History, Education, and English majors. The State Association of the Daughters of Pioneers of Washington grants two (2) $1500.00 scholarships annually.
Provided By: State Association of the Daughters of Pioneers of Washington
Course: History, Education, and English
Award: $3,000
Eligibility: Full-time junior, senior or graduate student
Deadline: April 1st annually
Apply Now: https://wapioneerdaughters.org/scholorships
English Department Interns’ Scholarship
At the NC State University, the Undergraduate Studies Committee of the English Department is now offering the English Department Interns’ Scholarship. The scholarship is open to juniors and seniors registered full-time at NCSU with a declared major or minor in English. The scholarship provides $750 per semester to qualified students. Recipients agree to complete an unpaid internship for a nonprofit organization or government agency through the Department of English Internship Program.
Provided By: NC State University Undergraduate Studies Committee of the English Department
Course: English
Award: $750 per semester
Eligibility: Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in English classes- 2.75 overall
Deadline: March 1st each year
Apply Now: https://english.chass.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/internship/scholarship.php
Judge H. Dean Buttram, Jr. Scholarship in Pre-Law
At the Jacksonville State University, the Department of Political Science & Public Administration is now offering a scholarship. A junior or senior who has maintained a 3.25 overall GPA in his or her undergraduate studies with a 3.5 GPA in his or her field of major study which includes: political science, history, psychology, English, business, criminal justice, and sociology.
Provided By: Jacksonville State University
Course: Political science, history, psychology, English, business, criminal justice, and sociology
Award: Varies
Eligibility: A junior or senior who has maintained a 3.25 overall GPA
Deadline: March 1.
Apply Now: http://www.jsu.edu/polsci/scholarships.html
