Awards

The faculty members of the Department of English and Theatre are pleased to recognize the accomplishments of their outstanding students through a number of awards and scholarships. Exceptional students are rewarded for their academic achievements, leadership, and contributions to the English and Theatre Programs at the Writing Awards Banquet, held each year in April. Descriptions of the awards and scholarships are below. If you have any questions, contact Alan Hunt at alan.hunt@eku.edu.
*Outstanding Senior Award* This award honors a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, and promise. Any senior English or Theatre major who will graduate in May, August, or December 2007 with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 is eligible to apply. The winner will receive a $300 cash award. Use any of the links at the right to download a printable application.	PDF File Printable Web Site Word Document
*Philip H. Mankin Memorial Scholarship* This scholarship is presented to a junior English major who has demonstrated high academic achievement and a love for language and literature. Any English major who currently has between 60-89 credit hours and a grade point average of 3.25 or higher is eligible to apply. The winner receives a $600 scholarship. Use any of the links at the right to download a printable application.	PDF File Printable Web Site Word Document
*Sigma Tau Delta Award* The EKU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English Honor Society, recognizes each year the senior English major with the highest academic average.
*John M. Long Endowed Humanities Scholarship* This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in the humanities—English/theatre, foreign languages, history, speech communication, philosophy, or religion. Any student who can demonstrate scholarly accomplishments and potential and who has a minimum grade point average of 3.0 is eligible to apply. Recipients may also apply for a second or third year’s award. The winner receives a $500 scholarship. Use any of the links at the right to download a printable application.	PDF File Printable Web Site Word Document
*EKU Theatre Scholarship* This scholarship is available to any declared theatre major. The amount of the award ranges from $100 to $800 and will be applied to the next academic year's tuition and fees. Recipients are expected to participate actively in the EKU Theatre program. Send a letter of application and current theatre resume´ to the EKU Theatre Coordinator, Campbell 306.
*Pearl Buchanan Freshman Scholarship* Available only to an incoming freshman theatre major, the $100 award is applied to tuition and fees. This scholarship can be linked with an EKU Theatre Scholarship to increase the financial assistance. Send a letter of application and current theatre resume´ to EKU Theatre Coordinator, Campbell 306.