American Literature (United States)

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Matching American Literature (United States) Colleges

University of California-Los Angeles

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

Southern Adventist University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $22,320 average out-state tuition; $22,320 average in-state tuition

Clarks Summit University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $27,200 average out-state tuition; $27,200 average in-state tuition

Harvard University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $51,143 average out-state tuition; $51,143 average in-state tuition

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,518 average out-state tuition; $59,518 average in-state tuition

Eastern Michigan University

Four or more years; Public; $13,950 average out-state tuition; $13,950 average in-state tuition

Castleton University

Four or more years; Public; $28,800 average out-state tuition; $11,832 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for American Literature (United States) 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

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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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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$4,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$4,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder who are non-residents. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$3,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$3,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship is available to incoming freshman undergraduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. To be considered for this renewable award, you must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.85 and be a Colorado resident. Additionally, you must major in one of the following areas: Art History, Asian...

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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

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$1,500

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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)

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$1,000

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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

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Up to $2,500

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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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Cunningham Scholarship in Literature

San Francisco State University

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

Description

The Cunningham Scholarship in Literature is open to graduate students attending San Francisco State University. You must be pursuing the study of English Literature, including American Literature, be enrolled in at least 6 units and have a 3.0 minimum GPA for entering students or a 3.5 minimum GPA for current students in order to be considered...

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Cunningham Scholarship in Literature

San Francisco State University

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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The Cunningham Scholarship in Literature is open to graduate students attending San Francisco State University. You must be pursuing the study of English Literature, including American Literature, be enrolled in at least 6 units and have a 3.0 minimum GPA for entering students or a 3.5 minimum GPA for current students in order to be considered...

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The Willa Cather Foundation For Student Research Scholarship

Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Fund

$400 Varies See Details

Description

The Willa Cather Foundation For Student Research Scholarship is available to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. You must be on the program to present a paper related to Willa Cather at a major conference. All scholarly and critical approaches are welcome, as long as Cather’s work is the central focus. Additionally, you must have...

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The Willa Cather Foundation For Student Research Scholarship

Willa Cather Pioneer Memorial and Educational Fund

award

$400

deadline

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Description

The Willa Cather Foundation For Student Research Scholarship is available to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. You must be on the program to present a paper related to Willa Cather at a major conference. All scholarly and critical approaches are welcome, as long as Cather’s work is the central focus. Additionally, you must have...

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East Rock Films Video Essay Contest

East Rock Films

Up to $500 November 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The East Rock Films Video Essay Contest is open to high school seniors and college freshman in the U.S. and Canada. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Additionally, you must submit an essay describing a particular work of art that "speaks to you." This could be, but is...

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East Rock Films Video Essay Contest

East Rock Films

award

Up to $500

deadline

November 15, 2025
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Description

The East Rock Films Video Essay Contest is open to high school seniors and college freshman in the U.S. and Canada. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Additionally, you must submit an essay describing a particular work of art that "speaks to you." This could be, but is...

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Kalos Scholarship - North Greenville University

North Greenville University

100% of tuition January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Kalos Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at North Greenville University who have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA combined with a minimum 1320 SAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT. To be considered for this award, you must have an interest in studying the humanities, more specifically English, foreign languages, literature, history, political...

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Kalos Scholarship - North Greenville University

North Greenville University

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100% of tuition

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Kalos Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at North Greenville University who have a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA combined with a minimum 1320 SAT or 28 ACT or 88 CLT. To be considered for this award, you must have an interest in studying the humanities, more specifically English, foreign languages, literature, history, political...

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