Scholarships & Awards

A number of awards and scholarships are available for technical writing & communication students with outstanding academic achievement. Majors are encouraged to apply for the following awards and scholarships:

Awards

The Department of Writing Studies offers three awards for excellence in technical writing & communication to TWC majors.

Coakley Ames Writing Excellence Award

The Coakley Ames Writing Award provides $3,000 to one student interested in improving their writing through advanced study. This award is made possible by a generous donation from the Coakley Ames family.

Victoria Mikelonis Undergraduate Memorial Fund In Scientific & Technical Communication

The Mikelonis Award offers $350 every year to an undergraduate student whose academic pursuits reflect a commitment to scientific and technical communication, rhetorical studies, and/or intercultural communication.

James and Ruth Brown Undergraduate Award

The James and Ruth Brown Undergraduate Award provides $3000 to two TWC majors each year by a generous donation from the James and Ruth Brown family.

Scholarships

Explore additional scholarships open to all CLA and undergraduate students