English Program

Grant Guidelines

Guidelines for Students Applying for Grants from the
Department of English, Theatre & Speech Communication

The Department of English, Theatre & Speech Communication has several funds that can be used to support student-initiated travel to and/or participation in off-campus:

  • conferences
  • workshops
  • readings
  • lectures
  • internships or independent studies
  • team-initiated studies
  • domestic or international study

Students applying for grants should complete the application on the following page.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of faculty in the Department.  Preference will be given to applicants who are: majoring in English, Theatre or Speech Communication; who have not previously received funding from the Department; and who will be returning to the College for at least one semester.

Applications should be submitted electronically to Verlaine McDonald, Department Chairperson.  A response can be expected within two weeks after submission of the application.

Students receiving grants from the Department of English, Theatre & Speech Communication should submit a brief report within two weeks of the completion of the event or program.  It should be submitted electronically to Verlaine McDonald.

Grant Application