John F. and Celeste M. Loughman Scholarship
APPLICATION INFORMATION
2012-2013
The English Department invites rising junior and senior English majors to apply for scholarship money
for the 2012-2013 academic year. Thanks to a generous bequest from former English professor
Celeste M. Loughman, we are able to award six scholarships: two (2) in the amount of $2,000 each and
four (4) in the amount of $1,000 each.
A complete application will include the following documents:
(1) completed application form (see attached)
(2) an unofficial transcript
(3) an updated resume or a list of departmental and campus activities
(4) a personal statement (in response to the question on attached application form)
The scholarship selection committee will evaluate applicants based on the following criteria:
(1) overall academic record
(2) achievements in the English major
(3) contributions to the department and to the college
(4) quality and originality of applicant’s personal statement
Application deadline: Friday, April 20 by noon
Submit application to:
Emily Todd, Department Chair
English Department
Bates Hall 217
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 01086
Or e-mail application to Professor Todd at
etodd@westfield.ma.edu with Loughman Scholarship in subject
line.
John F. and Celeste M. Loughman Scholarship
APPLICATION FORM
2012-2013
Please type or print legibly.
Name: ________________________________________________________________
Home Address:_________________________________________________________
College Address:________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________________ E-mail Address:________________________
Expected Year of Graduation:____________ Grade Point Average:______________
Please name two people who are able to speak to your academic achievements and
campus/departmental activities. We will contact these people directly to ask them to speak on your
behalf.
Name and Title
Address
Phone
______________________________
_________________________
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______________________________
_________________________
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Please write a 500-word personal statement in response to the following question and attach your
statement to this form (please type). Note: Given the highly competitive nature of the application
process for this scholarship, we strongly urge you to be artfully compelling and thoughtful in your
response, illustrating the qualities and experiences that set you apart.
How have your studies in English as a major distinctly shaped the way you see the world, make
meaning of it, and express these ideas to yourself and others? You might consider isolating a
key idea, principle, or practice gleaned about literary analysis, writing practices, or a particular
writer or genre to help you illustrate what you think makes English study a worthy endeavor.
Feel free to take license with form and to play with voice to deliver your ideas with freshness
and novelty.