The University of Montevallo
Department of English and Foreign Languages
Station 6420
Montevallo, AL 35115
The Cox Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in English – 2016-2017
Description: This scholarship was established by Mr. John Cox in 2012 to provide financial
assistance to an English major at the University of Montevallo who demonstrates outstanding
academic achievement and strong potential for future success. The award provides $2,000 for use
during the student’s junior year. One award will be made annually. Qualified applicants must be
English majors, enrolled full time during the period of the award, and maintain a minimum GPA of
3.0 during the period of the award. The scholarship will be awarded in two payments, $1,000 for
use during the Fall 2016 semester and $1,000 for use during the Spring 2017 semester. The recipient
will be chosen by selected members of the English and Foreign Language Department faculty.
Requirements and Procedures:
1. Applicants should be English majors and have junior status in the year the award is paid.
2. Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
3. Eligible students should submit the following by February 19, 2016, to Professor Eric Vaccarella,
Chair of the Scholarship and Awards Committee, care of the Department of English and Foreign
Languages:
 A completed application form
 An unofficial copy of your most recent transcript from the Registrar’s Office
indicating all completed classes and the classes for which you are currently
registered
 Two letters of recommendation from faculty members of the University of
Montevallo Department of English and Foreign Languages who can speak to
your performance as a student in the Department. Please note that letters
cannot be from active members of the Scholarship and Awards Committee
or from the current Department Chair.
 An essay of between 800-1,200 words that addresses the following topic:
Define what “Outstanding Achievement” as an English major means to you and discuss how you
have demonstrated outstanding achievement as an English major at the University of Montevallo
4. The Scholarship and Awards Committee will select the winner.
5. The award will be announced at the Honors Day Ceremony. The scholarship for each student
will be paid in two equal sums, dispersed at the beginning of the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
semesters.
6. Please address any questions about this award to Professor Eric Vaccarella – Office: Comer
101B, 665-6415, vaccarellaea@montevallo.edu.
Application for the Cox Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in English – 2016-2017
Last modified Oct. 2015
Please complete the information below and return by the requested deadline with other
required materials
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Date: ______________ UM ID Number (M Number): _____________________________
Local telephone: _____________________ UM PO Box: ______________________
Local address: ________________________________________________________
Home telephone, if different from local number: ______________________________
Home mailing address: __________________________________________________
UM Email address: __________________________________________________
Cumulative UM GPA: _______________ Date you entered UM: ____________________
Hours earned at UM: _________________________
Are you a transfer student? Yes_______
No_______
If yes, provide the name and location of the institution from which you transferred:
____________________________________________________________________
Total hours earned (including hours transferred to UM): ________________________
Major(s): ____________________________________________________________
Minor(s): ____________________________________________________________
Working toward teacher certification? Yes_______ No________
Please return entire application packet to Professor Eric Vaccarella in Comer 101
Mailing address is:
Dr. Eric Vaccarella
University of Montevallo
Department of English and Foreign Languages
Station 6410
Montevallo, Alabama 35115
Applications cannot be considered until all requested material is received.
Last modified Oct. 2015