Georgianna Atol Endowed Scholarship
The Georgianna Atol Endowed scholarship is designated for graduate students or undergraduate English majors pursuing a degree in English and intending to teach English at the primary or secondary level. Applicants must have financial need and must be US citizens. This year, the Department may award several scholarships. This scholarship is renewable if the student continues to meet the criteria. A student may receive only one English Department scholarship or award during the academic year. To apply, send a letter of application stating your qualifications, your plans to use your English major in the future, and your student ID number to Dr. KJ Peters [kjpeters@lmu.edu], The Department of English.
The application deadline is August 1, 2026.
George F. Montgomery Scholarship
The George F. Montgomery Scholarship is designated for English majors, minors, or majors within BCLA who are enrolled in an English class. Applicants must submit an original Gothic horror short story or academic study of Gothic or horror fiction, excluding the works of Anne Rice and Stephanie Meyer. The submission must be longer than five pages. English Department Faculty will judge submissions. A student may receive only one English Department scholarship or award during the academic year. To apply, submit a letter of application, your student ID number, and an original Gothic horror short story or academic study of Gothic or horror fiction to Dr. KJ Peters [kjpeters@lmu.edu], The Department of English.
The application deadline is August 1, 2026
B. Rollofson Endowed Scholarship
The B. Rollofson Endowed Scholarship is designated for English majors, minors, or majors within BCLA. Preference is for a member or applicant of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. This year, the Department may award multiple scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need. A student may receive only one English Department scholarship or award during the academic year. To apply, send a letter of application stating your qualifications, your plans to use your English major in the future, and your student ID number to Dr. KJ Peters [kjpeters@lmu.edu ], The Department of English.
The Knott Fellowships
The Knott Fellowships are made possible by a generous grant from Joe and Karen Knott who wish to enhance the education of LMU English majors by providing up to $3000 in financial support to prepare students for professional careers after graduation. Fellows receive one-on-one career development, including resume writing, ePortfolio building, internships, and other leadership opportunities. Fellows also serve as ambassadors for the English Major at Department, College, and University events. For more information, contact Dr. Kelly Younger [kelly.younger@lmu.edu]. These highly competitive and prestigious fellowships are for Senior English Majors only who may apply in the Spring of their Junior year.