Earl James Weaver Graduate Student Essay Prize

Brief Description

The Earl James Weaver Graduate Student Essay Prize is an essay competition open to graduate students at California State University Fullerton. It aims to recognize and support academic excellence and outstanding research in graduate-level writing.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is hosted by California State University Fullerton, one of the leading public universities in California known for its diverse and innovative academic programs.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is open to graduate students from all fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. As long as the essay reflects high-quality and original research, it is welcomed in the competition.

Number of Awards

Each year, three winners are selected for the Earl James Weaver Graduate Student Essay Prize.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to all graduate students at California State University Fullerton who have completed at least one semester of graduate studies and have not yet received their degree.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000, while the second and third-place winners will receive $500 and $250 respectively. In addition to the cash prize, the winners will also be publicly recognized at the Graduate Student Awards Ceremony and have their essays published on the university’s website.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Earl James Weaver Graduate Student Essay Prize,

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as graduate students at California State University Fullerton and have completed at least one semester of graduate studies.
• Applicants must also submit a high-quality, original essay that reflects outstanding research in their field of study.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the scholarship, interested graduate students must submit an original essay of no more than 15 pages, along with a completed application form and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. The essay must be double-spaced, written in Times New Roman font, and follow the university’s formatting guidelines. The deadline for submission is usually in the spring semester of each academic year.

Official Website

For more information on the scholarship and to access the application form, interested applicants can visit the official website.