Literature

Literature, most generically, is any body of written works. More restrictively, literature refers to writing considered to be an art form or any single writing deemed to have artistic or intellectual value, often due to deploying language in ways that differ from ordinary usage.

Its Latin root literatura/litteratura (derived itself from littera: letter or handwriting) was used to refer to all written accounts. The concept has changed meaning over time to include texts that are spoken or sung (oral literature), and non-written verbal art forms. Developments in print technology have allowed an ever-growing distribution and proliferation of written works, culminating in electronic literature.

Literature is classified according to whether it is fiction or non-fiction, and whether it is poetry or prose. It can be further distinguished according to major forms such as the novel, short story or drama; and works are often categorized according to historical periods or their adherence to certain aesthetic features or expectations (genre).

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Scholarships for Literature Majors

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Binford Endowed Scholarship in English

Pacific University

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Binford Endowed Scholarship in English is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Pacific University who are majoring or minoring in English with a focus in literature or creative writing.

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Binford Endowed Scholarship in English

Pacific University

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Up to $5,000

deadline

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Description

The Binford Endowed Scholarship in English is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Pacific University who are majoring or minoring in English with a focus in literature or creative writing.

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Coker English Recognition Scholarship

Coker College

$3,500 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Coker English Recognition Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Coker College who intend to major in English.

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Coker English Recognition Scholarship

Coker College

award

$3,500

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The Coker English Recognition Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Coker College who intend to major in English.

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Bill Jones Scholarship

Sandhills Community College

$3,500 May 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Bill Jones Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with a journalism/English concentration at Sandhills Community College. You must plan to continue your studies at a four year university to be eligible for this award.

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Bill Jones Scholarship

Sandhills Community College

award

$3,500

deadline

May 01, 2025
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Description

The Bill Jones Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with a journalism/English concentration at Sandhills Community College. You must plan to continue your studies at a four year university to be eligible for this award.

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Boelsen-Baird Endowed Scholarship

Sandhills Community College

$2,500 May 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Boelsen-Baird Endowed Scholarship is available to second year students enrolled in a college transfer program at Sandhills Community College. Preference is given to English and psychology students who intend to major in the liberal arts and sciences. You must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Boelsen-Baird Endowed Scholarship

Sandhills Community College

award

$2,500

deadline

May 01, 2025
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Description

The Boelsen-Baird Endowed Scholarship is available to second year students enrolled in a college transfer program at Sandhills Community College. Preference is given to English and psychology students who intend to major in the liberal arts and sciences. You must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Willie Maude Thompson Scholarship in English - UWG

University of West Georgia - Department of English

$1,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Willie Maude Thompson Scholarship in English is available to seniors attending the University of West Georgia. You must be majoring in English, have a minimum GPA of 3.6 and demonstrate outstanding contributions and/or service including but not limited to departmental publications, projects or programs to be eligible for this award.

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Willie Maude Thompson Scholarship in English - UWG

University of West Georgia - Department of English

award

$1,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Willie Maude Thompson Scholarship in English is available to seniors attending the University of West Georgia. You must be majoring in English, have a minimum GPA of 3.6 and demonstrate outstanding contributions and/or service including but not limited to departmental publications, projects or programs to be eligible for this award.

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Francesca A Marx Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Francesca A Marx Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are studying studying classical, medieval, or early modern literature and writing. You must be exploring disability studies, ecocriticism, or animal rights through your studies to be considered for this award. ...

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Francesca A Marx Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

award

$1,000

deadline

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Description

The Francesca A Marx Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are studying studying classical, medieval, or early modern literature and writing. You must be exploring disability studies, ecocriticism, or animal rights through your studies to be considered for this award. ...

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Alfred University Competition Scholarship

Alfred University

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Competition Scholarships are available to full - time freshmen entering Alfred University in the academic areas of engineering, mathematics, and English composition. The exams, auditions or essay competitions are held on the Alfred University campus the fall and winter of your senior year of high school. Awards may be renewed annually...

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Alfred University Competition Scholarship

Alfred University

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

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Description

The Competition Scholarships are available to full - time freshmen entering Alfred University in the academic areas of engineering, mathematics, and English composition. The exams, auditions or essay competitions are held on the Alfred University campus the fall and winter of your senior year of high school. Awards may be renewed annually...

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Betty June Silconas Poetry Endowment Scholarship

Sussex County Community College

$1,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Betty June Silconas Poetry Endowment Scholarship is available to students at Sussex County Community College. You must be pursuing studies in poetry, writing, or literature to be eligible for this award.

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Betty June Silconas Poetry Endowment Scholarship

Sussex County Community College

award

$1,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The Betty June Silconas Poetry Endowment Scholarship is available to students at Sussex County Community College. You must be pursuing studies in poetry, writing, or literature to be eligible for this award.

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Vicente Narciso Marcelo Scholarship in English

San Francisco State University

Up to $1,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Vicente Narciso Marcelo Scholarship in English is open to undergraduate students attending San Francisco State University. You must be majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, English Education, Linguistics, or Literature, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled in a minimum of 9 units and submit a 250 essay on the topic provided by...

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Vicente Narciso Marcelo Scholarship in English

San Francisco State University

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The Vicente Narciso Marcelo Scholarship in English is open to undergraduate students attending San Francisco State University. You must be majoring in Professional Writing and Rhetoric, English Education, Linguistics, or Literature, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled in a minimum of 9 units and submit a 250 essay on the topic provided by...

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Helen and Paul Schnare Scholarship

St. Charles Community College

Up to $500 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Helen and Paul Schnare Scholarship is available to students at St. Charles Community College. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; be pursuing a degree in education, English, communication, or business; and have completed no more than 72 credit hours to be eligible for this award.

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Helen and Paul Schnare Scholarship

St. Charles Community College

award

Up to $500

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The Helen and Paul Schnare Scholarship is available to students at St. Charles Community College. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; be pursuing a degree in education, English, communication, or business; and have completed no more than 72 credit hours to be eligible for this award.

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