The Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics awards scholarships and prizes for academic excellence as well as for outstanding service to the department. Scholarships are awarded each year to selected students who excel academically and demonstrate economic need. Scholarship Applications are due the Friday after Spring Break, April 10, 2026 by 11:59pm.
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Recommendation letters can be dropped off in person at our office (GH-322)
or emailed directly to: englishdept@fullerton.edu.
Open for Student Applications
JEVID Scholarship (Amount: Varies)
This scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria: 1) are enrolled as an undergraduate student at California State University, Fullerton; 2) are majoring in English, Comparative Literature, or Linguistics and maintaining a 2.0 or above GPA; and 3) meet one or more of the following criteria: demonstrated financial need, including, but not limited, to an individual who is the first in his/her family to attend college, or an individual who is a single parent and/or head of household, or an individual from a group underrepresented in higher education.
Joan Greenwood Scholarship (Amount: Varies)
This fellowship was created in memory of Professor Joan Greenwood to support graduate and undergraduate students in English or Comparative Literature. The scholarship is open to all students who meet the following criteria: 1) Enrolled in graduate or undergraduate degree program in English or Comparative Literature; 2) Minimum 3.0 GPA; 3) Evidence of timely progress toward graduation; 4) Evidence of financial need; 5) Letter of recommendation from CSUF English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics faculty member.
Kimberly Anne Holloway Scholarship (Amount: $500)
This award was established by Hilda L. and Daniel C. Holloway in memory of their daughter, Kimberly Anne Holloway, 2002, a graduate of the Department of English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics. The scholarship recognizes a student for academic excellence and assist the recipient to complete a baccalaureate degree in English, comparative literature, or linguistics.
About Kimberly Anne Holloway
Kim was born in Santa Monica and lived her early life in West Los Angeles and South Redondo Beach. Her family moved to La Puente in 1983 where she attended school and played soccer. An all star forward, Kim used her natural speed and talented left foot to lead her AYSO team to the division championship. Her Dad was the coach of her team and younger sister Jennifer played up a division to make the team’s success a family affair. Her youngest sister Shannon followed her big sister by being a talented high school soccer player.
In high school Kim participated in the Litteratus Honor Society, a Southern California history competition at USC and in Broadcast Journalism where the class wrote, produced and broadcast a daily news program. It was there that Kim found her place behind the camera, writing, producing and directing. At Mt. SAC she participated in many Drama Department productions both as an actor and a behind the scenes contributor. Sister Jennifer was the out front star with Kim supporting in the wings.
She was excited as her college graduation approached. She had just recovered from a breakup with her long time boyfriend that had shattered her world. Long talks with Dr. Atara Stein, her professor and friend, helped Kim during these difficult times. A new boy friend had brightened her life and her world seemed happy and back on track.
One day at school she had a pain in her lower back. She came home and her boyfriend took her to the emergency room. Her Mom arrived and stayed with Kim till 3 a.m. the next morning when she was sent home. Although many tests had been run, the one clearly showing the kidney stone that was blocking all fluid from exiting her kidney was misread. The next day she was worse and returned to the emergency room. After several hours the kidney stone was identified as the problem. Again, hours passed before the stone was removed. By that time the kidney was full of poison which then entered her blood. Surrounded by family and friends, just a few hours later she passed away from sepsis poisoning.
The money Kim had earned and saved for her future sat in an account until her family decided she would want to be remembered as she once wrote, “as an intelligent, kind and giving person who strove to be the best she could be.” To that end her savings, matched by a contribution from Raytheon Co. where her father worked was used to fund the Kimberly Anne Holloway Memorial Scholarship at Cal State Fullerton. For the past seven years her family proudly gathers in May, just prior to graduation, for the English Department’s Honor Society Awards to see a deserving student receive Kim’s scholarship.
Kim did graduate Magna Cum Laude in 2002 posthumously. Her diploma was awarded at her brothers Psychology graduation and was presented to Chris by Dean Thomas Klammer. Chris made sure that Kim received her diploma before he received his, ensuring she won their friendly bet as to who would graduate first.
Graduation day 2002 was a beautiful sunny day filled with happiness and joy for every graduate and their proud parents. On that day as each graduate walked toward the podium to have their name read and receive the diploma they had worked so hard to obtain, their futures all seemed so bright.
Fast forward 10 years and you would expect that many of the class of 2002 would have gone on to earn their Masters and even a Doctorate in their chosen field, had started a career, fallen in love, married and even started a family. Unfortunately for Kim Holloway her plans to graduate and the dreams of all that normally followed came to a tragic end on March 2, 2002 when she died at age 27, just two months from graduating. Her unexpected death from a common medical condition that was misdiagnosed devastated her family and friends.
Her 10 year anniversary was marked by a different type of celebration, one celebrating Kim’s life. Friends and family gathered at the Holloway home in La Puente for an afternoon to remember their daughter, sister and friend Kimberly Anne Holloway. The remnants of her life were displayed throughout the house for all to see. Videos played on the TV and guests shared stories and remembrances of happier times. Her school work, music and sports awards were all that physically remained of this bright, energetic young woman who loved life.
Aside from the physical remnants and loving memories of a life that ended too soon there was one other thing Kim left behind. The money she had saved while working was used to fund a scholarship in her name to help other English Department students fulfill their dreams.
Kim, the oldest of four Holloway children was an honor student at William Workman High School in Industry where she ran track and participated in the Mt. SAC Relays, the Jesse Owens Games and CIF Track Finals. After high school she attended Mt. San Antonio College and worked at Disneyland. After graduation she worked fulltime for Disney as a restaurant scheduler. A few years later she returned to Cal State Fullerton to study English, a subject she dearly loved. Her younger brother Chris, a Psychology major, was also on track to also graduate in 2002. He and Kim had a friendly competition as to who would graduate first
Kristina J. Hutchins Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Women's Literature (Amount: $1000)
This scholarship was established in memory of Kristina J. Hutchins to support a new or continuing undergraduate or graduate student pursuing the study of women's literature.
About Kristina J. Hutchins
Kristina J. Hutchins was born in 1945 and grew up in Paonia, Colorado, a small agricultural and coal mining town one mile in elevation. She was highly intelligent with a good sense of humor. She attended the University of Denver and Riverside Community College. As a homemaker for many years, she encouraged her children in the literary arts.
Ms. Hutchins was an interested and engaging listener. She maintained a voracious appetite for womens’ poetry and literature, with a particular interest in the mystery genre. During her lifetime, she had an extensive book collection and enjoyed reading and re-reading her favorite works. She was an artist with a commitment to growth and an interest in getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Ms. Hutchins lived with purpose, humor, strength, and courage. In true form, her favorite reading chair faced a wall of paintings and sculptures of women.
This scholarship was established to advance the study and scholarship of women’s literature, assist students in need, and encourage more love in this world.
Robert R. Hodges Fellowship (Amount: Varies)
This fellowship was created in memory of Professor Robert R. Hodges to support graduate and undergraduate students in English or Comparative Literature. The scholarship is open to all students who meet the following criteria: 1) Enrolled in graduate or undergraduate degree program in English or Comparative Literature; 2) Minimum 3.0 GPA; 3) Evidence of timely progress toward graduation; 4) Evidence of financial need; 5) Letter of recommendation from CSUF English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics faculty member.
About Dr. Robert R. Hodges
A NOTE ABOUT DR. ROBERT R. HODGES
Professor of English, 1928 – 2020
Professor Robert R. Hodges joined the faculty of the CSUF English Department in 1965, when the University, still in its first decade, was known as California State College, Fullerton. He was an important contributor during these early years to the development of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in English. Many of the courses that focus on the novels in England and the United States after 1900 were originally developed and taught by Professor Hodges. His area of specialization was the work of Joseph Conrad, who was the subject of his Ph.D. dissertation at Stanford University and his subsequent book, The Dual Heritage of Joseph Conrad.
During his years at Fullerton, he was an active member of the English Department and served on numerous committees as well as being the graduate advisor for a number of years. At a time when it was unpopular and even potentially perilous for a faculty member to support LGBTQ students and activities, Professor Hodges was a pioneer in this effort. He even supported the admission of gay students to the ROTC. Professor Hodges’s colleagues, students, and friends will always remember him for his sharp wit, keen perceptions, and remarkable memory. There were few dull moments when he was around. He retired in 1993 and always recalled his years as a teacher at CSUF with gratitude and affection. Professor Hodges was unfailingly devoted to his students, and it was his wish that a generous bequest be left to the English Department to create a fellowship to assist future students.
Salz Pollak Scholarship (Amount: Varies)
This Scholarship was created by the Salz-Pollak family to provide scholarships for students in English and Comparative Literature.
Faculty Nominated Awards
English Excellence Award
Provides a scholarship to students majoring in English or Comparative Literature. Selection is based on the applicant's academic record and by faculty nomination.
Patricia Bruner Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduate students in Linguistics who are pursuing a graduate degree. This award recognizes academic excellence in the field of Linguistics. Selection is based on the applicant’s academic record and by faculty nomination.
