English Scholarships and Writing Awards

Eligible English majors are encouraged to apply for a number of University scholarships for the coming academic year. In addition, once a year an announcement is made for entries for writing awards. For more information on either scholarships or writing awards, please visit the BU Scholarships page, or e-mail Dr. Mark Decker, department chair.

Scholarships

• Helen and Ervene Gulley Memorial Scholarship
• Margaret Bittner Parke Scholarship
• Catherine Oplinger and Clark R. Renninger Memorial Scholarship
• Cecil Seronsy Scholarship
• Louis F. Thompson Scholarship

Writing Awards

• Peters Award for Creative Non-Fiction
• Fuller Fiction Award
• Baillie Award for the Critical Essay
• The Savage Poetry Award