IUSB-Eileen Bender Endowed FellowshipGRAD

This scholarship supports graduate students enrolled in the Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) campus pursuing a master’s degree in women’s studies, modern American literature, or English. Recipient(s) must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate active involvement in one or more community activities, intend to teach at the collegiate or higher level, and are expected to participate in teaching excellence programs such as Faculty Academy on Excellence in Teaching (FACET).

Award
minimum of $500 and a max of $2,000 per recipient, per year
Deadline
03/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Do you intend to teach at the collegiate or higher level?
  2. Please submit a letter of recommendation from an English faculty member.
  3. Please provide a personal statement, not to exceed 1000 words, that describes the work you have completed in the area of women's studies and addresses your plans to teach at the college level.
  4. Please provide a curriculum vitae that includes your contributions to community service.