Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Earl James Weaver Graduate Student Essay Prize was established in 1994 by American Studies Alumni to honor Dr. Earl James Weaver, the department’s co-founder and first emeritus professor.
A three-member faculty committee reviews the papers and makes the award each spring semester.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $500 amount, to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:
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Graduate student majoring in American Studies at CSU Fullerton
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Submission of an essay written during the preceding year as part of coursework in the American Studies program
Criteria:
Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality of the submitted essay:
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Originality
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Quality of analysis
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Clarity of expression
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
American and Australasian Studies
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Application Instructions:
Complete the Fall CSUF Scholarship Application within the Titan Scholarship Portal.
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Supplemental Materials – Attachments: Upload a paper you have previously completed for a CSUF course. Eligible submissions are papers written for any CSUF course in the spring, summer, or fall semesters of the preceding year. Both extended essays and research papers are welcome.
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