Scholarships
The Weber State University Department of English offers a number of scholarships and awards.
To apply: Go to Financial Aid & Scholarships and follow the steps listed. Continuing WSU students must complete the online scholarship application each year.
For department scholarships, complete the application in Scholarship Universe by April 7. All awards are decided by mid-April for the following academic year. Except where otherwise noted, all scholarships will be awarded through the Department of English by a screening of applications and nominations.
You do not need to apply for a specific scholarship or scholarships. When you complete the scholarship form, you will automatically be considered for any college and departmental scholarships for which you are eligible.
Gordon T. Allred Scholarship in English
Requirements: a student in English with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Elmer H. Ericson Memorial Scholarship
Requirements: a declared major or minor in English with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
English Alumni & Friends Scholarship Fund
Requirements: a declared major or minor in English with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Marjorie & Dean Gardner Scholarship
Requirements: a declared major or minor with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
Linguistics Scholarship Fund
Requirements: a declared minor in linguistics, who has taken at least two courses in the linguistics minor prior to receiving the award.
NOTE: Preference will be given to students who have not previously received the scholarship.
John E. and Nancy S. Lowe English Scholarship
Requirements: a full-time freshman or sophomore undergraduate student with strong English or English writing skills, scholastic achievement, financial need and promise in their field.
Someone Cares Scholarship
Requirements: a declared major or minor in English with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Floyd J. Woodfield Family Award in English
Requirements: a cash award to a graduating English major with the highest cumulative GPA
If you have any questions about these scholarships and awards, please contact our department scholarship advisor, Dr. Daniel Paul at danielpaul1@weber.edu or the Department of English at 801-626-6251 or email EnglishDept@weber.edu.