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Sigma Tau Delta Junior Scholarship

Offered by Sigma Tau Delta

Reviewed by Lisa FreedlandLast updated Apr 10, 2023
Multiple awards worth up to

$3,000

Grade level

College Junior

Expected deadline:

This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.

April 2024

Scholarship Overview

Are you a college junior studying English or literature? If so, consider applying for the Sigma Tau Delta Junior Scholarship! The scholarship is open to undergraduate students in their junior year pursuing a degree in English or a related discipline. The scholarship is offered by Sigma Tau Delta, an international English honor society founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. Sigma Tau Delta believes in serving society by fostering literacy, recognizing writers’ accomplishments, and supporting undergraduates and graduates in the field. The scholarship was created in honor of E. Nelson James, long-time Executive Secretary for the Society, to recognize future writers. Recipients of the scholarship receive up to $3,000 to use toward their education expenses. If you are a college junior passionate about the written word and would like some help with tuition and other costs, we encourage you to apply!

Eligibility information

The scholarship is open to full-time current undergraduate juniors pursuing a degree in either English, literature, language, writing, or literacy.

Grade Level

College Junior

Academic Interest

Literature/English/Writing

Application information

To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application and the below application materials.

Proof of enrollment

Academic transcript

Letters of Recommendation

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For any questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact Sigma Tau Delta at [email protected].
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