The English department offers a number of scholarships specifically for students pursuing an English-related degree. These scholarships are designed to support your studies at Missouri State and reward excellence in both the community and the classroom.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships and financial aid
You may qualify for University scholarships. The Office of Financial Aid provides information about University scholarships, grants and loans. Most scholarships at Missouri State University, including those designated for English students, require the submission of a completed Missouri State scholarship application. Details about additional materials are included in the descriptions below.
Financial need is often considered in the awarding of scholarships, and is determined solely by your Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarship applications are due by March 1 each year.
Available scholarships
Lee H. Morris Memorial Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to full-time student majoring in English and minoring in Journalism. Sophomores or greater must have an overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.25 in English. All else equal, preference given to students from Southwest Missouri. Serious consideration will be given to all ways in which potential recipients might contribute to a diverse educational environment. Awards made with regard to financial need.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Dr. Katherine Lederer Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $225.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student majoring in a program in the English Department.
- Have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0. For incoming freshmen consideration will be given to high school performance, college potential, and leadership.
Preference will be given to students that promote diversity on the Missouri State campus.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Eugene Andereck Creative Writing Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $400.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time student majoring in English.
- Have an overall GPA of 3.0. For incoming freshmen consideration will be given if high school GPA is at least 3.5 with a letter of recommendation from a high school instructor.
Preference given to incoming freshmen.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Myron Taylor Professional Writing Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $250. One scholarship awarded.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time junior or greater majoring in Professional Writing.
- Have an overall GPA of 3.0.
- Submit a letter of merit and future goals.
All else equal, financial need may be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Mildred Henderson Ewing Memorial Scholarship
Value
$250
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a junior or greater majoring in English.
- Have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Consideration given based on demonstration of good character. Awards made with regard to financial need.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
LAD Scholarship Fund
Value
3 scholarships awarded
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time incoming freshman.
- Be either the 1st Place Prose Winner, the 1st Place Poetry Winner, or the 1st Place Prose and Poetry Anthology Winner in the LAD Language Fair.
Three awards given annually.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Richard M. Turner Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $225. One scholarship awarded.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time freshman majoring in English
- Have an overall GPA of 2.49 and a departmental GPA of 2.99.
Incoming freshmen considered based on high school academic performance and leadership.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Tammy M. Gardner Memorial Travel Award
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a graduate student in the English Department.
- Support travel to a State or National conference where you are presenting a scholarly paper.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Robert Henigan Scholarship in Literature
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $100.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time incoming freshman majoring in English with a Literature focus.
- Have an overall GPA of 2.49 and a GPA in English of 2.99.
Consideration made based on high school academic performance and leadership. If all else equal, financial need will be deciding factor.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
George and Virginia Gleason Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value depends on the availability of funding.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
The Recipient of this award will be a student properly enrolled full-time at Missouri State University pursuing an English degree. Students shall have an overall GPA of no less than 3.0. Demonstrated financial need is preferred.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time.
William Bedford Memorial Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $300.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time freshman majoring in English.
Consideration given based on high school academic performance and leadership. Preference given to those students residing in Howell County, MO.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Elda E. Robins Memorial Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $800.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time incoming freshman majoring in English.
- Demonstrate high school performance, college potential, and leadership.
Awards made with regard to financial need.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
George Gleason and Elizabeth Mills Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $500.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time student majoring in English.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5. For incoming freshmen, consideration will be given to high school performance, college potential, and leadership.
Awards made with regard to financial need.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Colin Michael Harris Creative Writing Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $800.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time sophomore or greater majoring in English with a Creative Writing emphasis.
- Have an overall GPA of 3.0.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
George and Martha Bixler First Generation Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a full-time student seeking a BSEd in English. Sophomores or greater must have an overall GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 3.0 in English Education. First priority given to first generation college students that can demonstrate financial need. If no first generation college student applicants, then academic performance and financial need can be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Kris Sutliff Scholarship in Professional Writing
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $400.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a graduate student in Professional Writing Track of Masters in Writing.
- Be enrolled in 6 hours.
- Have a departmental GPA of 3.5.
- Submit a letter discussing merit and future goals.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Richard Haswell Memorial Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value varies annually. The most recent scholarship was $1,200.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 1.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a full-time senior majoring in English.
- Have an overall GPA of 3.5.
Financial need may be considered but shouldn't be principle criteria. Preference given to those planning on attending graduate school.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Violet L. Krischel Scholarship
Value
Value and number of awards is dependent upon the availability of funding.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to an undergraduate student seeking a degree in the English Department.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Mary Rose Sweeney Scholarship
Value
Scholarship value and number awarded depends on the availability of funding.
Application
Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to an undergraduate student seeking a degree in the English Department.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.