Mary Coon Cottingham Scholarship

The Mary Coon Cottingham Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid award for undergraduate students at Eastern Illinois University who demonstrate strong interest and talent in English Literature and Creative Writing. The scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who have been accepted to Eastern Illinois University and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA while displaying financial need. Recipients must demonstrate their passion and ability in literary studies and creative writing through their application materials. The scholarship is awarded annually in the Fall semester, and recipients may reapply in subsequent years if they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. This award provides valuable financial support to students pursuing studies in the humanities, specifically English Literature and Creative Writing.