The James Jones Fund for the Study of the Experience of War in History, Literature, Theatre, Film, and Music

The James Jones Fund for the Study of the Experience of War in History, Literature, Theatre, Film, and Music is a scholarship opportunity at Eastern Illinois University for students exploring the impact of war through various academic disciplines. The fund supports full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring or minoring in English, History, Theatre, Film, or Music who demonstrate an awareness of the experience and impact of war through their creative or scholarly work. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA and submit a sample of writing or other creative work that indicates their understanding of war's impact. The scholarship is renewable, allowing previous recipients to reapply as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Awards are typically announced and distributed during the Spring semester.