Excellence in English Scholarship

The Excellence in English Scholarship was established by Susan and James P. “Jim” Murphy ’78 to support English majors in achieving their academic and professional goals. Jim’s own undergraduate passion for literature inspired his English major at SUNY Cortland. Although he built a successful career in sales, he deeply values the foundational education and experiences he received at the university. This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in English with satisfactory academic achievement and a preference for demonstrated financial need. Award will be split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Funding is based on availability.

Selection Criteria:

• For full-time matriculating students majoring in English.
• Recipient(s) must be a sophomore, junior or senior level student.
• Recipient(s) must have satisfactory academic achievement.
• This scholarship is non-renewable. Students must apply each year.

Preference:

• Demonstrated Financial Need per FAFSA

Renewal Information

• This scholarship is non-renewable. Students must apply each year.

Scholarship funding is determined by the Cortland College Foundation. Scholarship amounts and availability are subject to change.