Professor Robert Olinstead and his wife have created this scholarship ii1 memory of Professor Olmstead's mother, former librarian of Wellesley College, collector of books, and lover of reading. The scholarship is for two semesters totaling $2000, with $1000 being awarded each semester. It is intended to recognize an outstanding English major who has demonstrated a special talent in the study of literature.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $2000

ELIGIBILITY

• be an English major planning to receive a B.A in Spring 2000
• have completed a minimum of two semesters (24 units) of upper-division work at CSUS with a minimum GPA of 3.50 ill upper division work
• enroll in a minimum of 12 units for each of the semesters of the award
• have a minimum GPA of 3.50 to receive the award for a second semester

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Provide a statement of purpose of no more than 500 words
2. Provide two letters of recommendation from CSUS Professors
3. Provide official transcripts
   

Applications may be picked up and submitted in the English Dept. Office in Calaveras Hall, 104.

Submit all application materials in a self-addressed 8 ½ by 11 envelope to: