Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships which may be of interest to students majoring in English:
Agnes Just Reid
Memorial Endowment Scholarship
in Creative Writing & Journalism
Charles H. Kegel Memorial Fund Scholarship in
English Studies
Jay G. and Mary Donna Jensen Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in English
Women Studies Program Scholarship for Women in the Arts
Agnes Just Reid Memorial Endowment Scholarship
in Creative Writing & Journalism
The Department of English at Idaho State University awards one fee scholarship to attend Idaho State University every fall semester for undergraduate students majoring in fields relating to creative writing or journalism. Scholarship amounts vary between $850-900.
Guidelines:
- Submissions should be 5-10 pages, of poetry, short fiction, or creative non-fiction
- Submissions will include a one-page letter to the scholarship committee, describing the student’s interest and background in the field
- A separate cover sheet must contain the author’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and the title(s) of the submission
- The author’s name should not appear on the submission
- Submissions must be typed and double-spaced
- Entries must be postmarked by March 15th of the preceding semester
Other Rules: Recipients must be U.S. citizens. Recipients must enroll as full-time students (12 or more credit hours) for the semester in which the award is given. Currently enrolled students must have earned better than a 2.5 GPA in the preceding semester and better than 2.5 GPA average overall.
Address entries to:
Thomas Klein
Agnes Just Reid Scholarship
Department of English & Philosophy
Campus Box 8056
Idaho State University
Questions: kleithom@isu.edu
Agnes Just Reid, 1886-1976, a daughter of Idaho pioneers, lived her entire life on the Blackfoot River near Firth. The wife of a rancher and the mother of five sons who still farm in the region, Mrs. Reid found in writing the means to express her zest for life. For more than fifty years, she contributed a weekly column to the Blackfoot newspaper. Her book, Letters from Long Ago, is based on the experiences of her mother, who came to the intermountain country as a young woman. The scholarship is offered as a memorial to her by the Friends of Agnes Just Reid.
Charles H. Kegel Memorial Fund Scholarship in English Studies
The Department of English at Idaho State University awards one fee scholarship to attend Idaho State University each fall semester for undergraduate students majoring in the field of English. Scholarship amounts vary between $1700-1800.
Guidelines:
- Submissions should include 1 or 2 course essays of no more than 10 pages total, and should demonstrate excellence in academic essays on literature
- Submissions will include a one-page letter to the scholarship committee, describing the student’s interest and background in the field
- Applicants must be at least sophomores by the time of the scholarship’s awarding
- A separate cover sheet must contain the author’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and the title of the submission
- The author’s name should not appear on the submission
- Submissions must be typed and double-spaced
- Entries must be postmarked by March 15th of the preceding semester
Other Rules: Applicants must enroll as full-time students (12 or more credit hours) for the semester for which the scholarship is to be awarded. They must have earned better than a 3.0 GPA in the semester preceding the scholarship’s disbursement, and must have better than a 2.8 GPA overall average.
Address entries to:
Thomas Klein
Charles H. Kegel Scholarship
Department of English & Philosophy
Campus Box 8056
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209-8056
Questions: kleithom@isu.edu
Dr. Charles H. Kegel served I.S.U. with honor and distinction for 25 years as professor of English, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Dean of Faculties, Acting I.S.U. President, and Academic Vice President. This award derives from the Charles Kegel estate, and is given in his memory.
Jay G. and Mary Donna Jensen Scholarship
The Department of English at Idaho State University awards one fee scholarship to attend Idaho State University every other (odd) year for undergraduate students majoring in the field of English. Scholarship amounts vary between $350-400. Applications are due in March.
For more information, contact the Scholarship Office.
Women Studies Program Scholarship for Women in the Arts
Purpose
This scholarship is designed to support female students who have declared a minor in Women Studies and who are pursuing the arts. The “arts” are broadly defined to include, but are not limited to, visual and 3-D arts (e.g., painting, pottery, metal work, sculpture, etc.), folk-based fine arts (e.g., weaving, beading, book-making etc.), performing arts (e.g., voice, theater, dance, musical instrument, etc.), and creative writing (e.g., poetry, fiction, playwriting, etc.). The recipient need not be majoring in an arts field, but should have a demonstrated commitment to her chosen craft.
Eligibility
- Women who are declared Women Studies minors (forms to declare the Women’s Studies minor are available in the History Office, LA 332)
- Minimum 2.5 GPA while at ISU
Application Process
To apply please compile the following materials:
- Cover page with name, contact details, year at ISU, current GPA, and declared major (if any)
- A one page written statement describing the relationship between your art and your interest in the field of Women’s Studies
- Two representative samples of your artistic work (as appropriate to your field)
- List of names and contact details for two references familiar with your academic and/or artistic work
Send these materials by June 30, 2010 to:
Women Studies Program
re: scholarship to support women in the arts
921 S. 8th Avenue, Stop 8079
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209
Selection and Award Details
Selection will be made on the basis of artistic merit and commitment to Women’s Studies. There is no financial need-based component. The scholarship will be $500 and may be used for any costs related to the recipient’s education at ISU. The scholarship winner will be announced formally in July 2010.
Questions: kuhlerik@isu.edu