John F. Wilhelm Scholarship

The John F. Wilhelm Scholarship is designed to recognize and encourage a senior English major who plans to teach English and/or American studies and is pursuing a single-subject English teaching credential or a community college credential.

Open to students who meet the following requirements:

• Undergraduate: Senior with at least 90 units completed before the date of application
• Must be majoring in either English or American Studies
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Enrollment must be at least half-time

Supplemental Requirement

• Submit a 1 to 1.5-page resume detailing your accomplishments at CSUS, relevant activities, and services provided to the department, classmates, or community. Include works in progress and a clear statement of purpose regarding your aspirations for a teaching career.
• Two Letters of Recommendation from Faculty members from the English Department