English Department Student Awards, Scholarships, & Contests

Quiz & Quill Writing Awards

Each year, Quiz & Quill coordinates poetry, religious poetry, fiction, historical fiction, essay, and dramatic writing contests open to any ²ÝÁñÉçÇø student. Visit their website for submission guidelines and deadlines.

Student Grants

The English Department annually awards travel grants (up to $500) to current English majors seeking assistance to complete archival or field research for critical or creative work, travel to literary festivals or readings, or participate and/or present their work at creative or scholarly conferences.

Each semester, the English Department awards book & film grants (up to $100) to current English majors seeking assistance to purchase books for coursework, capstone projects, or independent projects or explorations.

Awarded annually through faculty nomination and faculty vote.

  • Cassady Scholarship: Excellence in creative or critical writing
  • Cramer Award: Excellence in academics, leadership, and commitment to the university community
  • Fisher Award: Excellence in creative writing
  • Joining Hands: Excellence in student teaching
  • Myers Award: Excellence in critical or interpretive writing
  • Roberts Award: Excellence in leadership and commitment to Quiz & Quill