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If you're a current student enrolled at NKU, click on the box that says, "Current Students." Once there, you'll be directed to more information on the application process, as well as a link to the scholarship application.
I am interested in being considered for the Eric D. Meyer Poetry Scholarship
If you're applying for the Eric Meyer Poetry Scholarship, on the application page's "Essay” tab, scroll down the page after pasting in your essay and check the box under "Poetry Scholarship."
Note: You will also need to send in 10 pages of poetry to Dr. Andrea Gazzaniga at gazzanigaa1@nku.edu. The application provides you the option to upload or type in your poetry, but sending them directly to our department ensures that your poems will be formatted correctly.
Are you applying for the English Department Scholarships?
Then, if you wish to apply for multiple scholarships that the English Department has to offer, check the box under "English Department Scholarships," and you will be considered for those as well. By doing this, you will only need to fill out one application. If you click those two buttons, your applications will be sent to us.
This scholarship was established in 2004 by the family of Eric D. Meyer as a gift in memory of their son. Eric was an NKU student at the time of his death and possessed a strong passion for poetry. The university received extensive contributions in Eric's memory, and friends sponsored numerous fundraising events in support of the scholarship.
Note: This scholarship requires the submission of 10 pages of original poetry to either Dr. Andrea Gazzaniga at gazzanigaa1@nku.edu or to english@nku.edu in addition to the application filed with the Office of Financial Aid.
This award was created and endowed in memory of Dr. Danny L. Miller, who began teaching at NKU in 1981 and served as Department Chair from 2000 until his death in 2008. While Danny Miller had many passions in life -- including Appalachian literature, his family, his friends, and genealogy -- one of his proudest accomplishments was creating the NKU English Department graduate program. Danny Miller ardently believed in the power of humanities education to change lives.
Eligibility: Student must be enrolled in the Masters of English program at NKU; have earned at least 15 credit hours prior to the application; be in good academic standing; and enrolled in at least 3 credit hours in the academic year of the award.
Applicants must submit:
Submit all completed application materials to The Department of English at english@nku.edu.
Endowed in honor of the parents of creative writing professor P. Andrew Miller, the award provides students with an interest and demonstrated proficiency in fiction writing with an opportunity to develop their writing skills through a cash award.
Eligibility: Must be admitted to NKU as a degree-seeking student; must be in good academic standing; must have earned at least 15 credit hours prior to application for award; must be enrolled for six credit hours.
Open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Portfolio: The portfolio consists of two parts.
Submit all completed application materials to The Department of English at english@nku.edu.
Student entries will be reviewed by judges outside the Department of English either selected by a representative of the Miller family or by the department.
This award is being given to honor Mary Anne Reese, an MA alum who did her capstone in poetry writing. She loved writing and poetry. She was also an awesome trivia player.
Eligibility: Enrolled in the English MA program, with good standing.
Applicants must submit:
Up to eight poems (ten page limit). Send submissions as a single attachment to p.andrew.miller@gmail.com.
