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
Binford Endowed Scholarship in EnglishPacific University |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Achievement ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $4,000 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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CU Boulder Arts & Humanities Gold ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $3,000 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Willie Maude Thompson Scholarship in English - UWGUniversity of West Georgia - Department of English |
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award $1,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Alan B. Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship for EnglishMonroe Community College |
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award $1,500 |
deadline October 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Alan B. Shaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship for English is available to students at Monroe Community College. You must be majoring in English to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Francesca A Marx ScholarshipUniversity of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. ... View Scholarship Details |
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Alfred University Competition ScholarshipAlfred University |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Vicente Narciso Marcelo Scholarship in EnglishSan Francisco State University |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline November 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Joshua Adrian Garland Memorial ScholarshipPellissippi State Technical Community College |
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award $1,000 |
deadline February 28, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Joshua Adrian Garland Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Pellissippi State Community College. You must be majoring in education or English, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Lee E. Barber ScholarshipNorthwest Missouri State University |
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award $450 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Lee E. Barber Scholarship is available to continuing students at Northwest Missouri State University. You must be majoring in English to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
Literature Related Majors
- English Language and Literature
- Writing
- Creative Writing
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Children's and Adolescent Literature
- American Literature (United States)
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- American Literature (Canadian)