Graduate students in English who have demonstrated superior academic skills. Candidates are nominated by the English faculty subject to the approval of the Dean and the Office of Student Financial Aid. Particular consideration will be given to graduate students in French Literature. Recipients are named by the College of the Department subject to the approval of the Dean of Humanities and the Office of Student Financial Aid. Number and value vary.
Academic achievement is the principal factor in selection of the recipients.
All things being equal, the award would go to the student with the most need and the highest faculty recommendation, and to those who are willing to express a written intent of repayment of the scholarship when and if circumstances permit. No limits as to sex, religion, etc. Must be approved by the Dean of the College of Humanities and the Office of Student Financial Aid. The return on investment for one full fiscal year to each recipient. Renewable senior year for maintenance of 3.5 average.