All applicants for the English Department Awards must attach the Application Cover Sheet cover sheet to their application.
The award will be given to an undergraduate English major who demonstrates excellence in English language/literature studies.
This award is made to an undergraduate English Teaching major.
The award will be given to the junior in English Education with the highest GPA.
William A. Payne Memorial Endowment
The award is given in alternate years to a student in Music and to a student in English. In 2008 the award will be given to an undergraduate English major who demonstrates financial need and good character.
Brian Sether Memorial Scholarship
The Brian Sether Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a faculty-nominated English, Speech or Open Studies major with interdisciplinary and community interests.
The award will be given to an accomplished student pursuing a career in English education.
Open to continuing undergraduate and graduate students.
The Youel English Award I is made to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduating senior with an English Major who is preparing for a career in teaching, writing, or graduate work in an area of English language and literature.
The Youel English Award II is made to a Minnesota State University, Mankato graduating senior with a major or minor in English; eligibility is restricted to those planning to enter a non-teaching profession outside the field of English language/literature.