Alex Weirich Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Study in Rhetoric at Northern Arizona University 2025

Eligibility Criteria For the Alex Weirich Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Study in Rhetoric at Northern Arizona University 2025:

Applicants must:

• Be a graduate student enrolled in the Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies (RWDMS) English MA program at Northern Arizona University (NAU).
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrate outstanding ability and interest in one or more of the following areas: history of rhetoric, technology, and/or gender identity.
• Be returning for both the fall and spring semesters of the following academic year to receive the scholarship disbursed 50% at the start of each semester.

Value Of the Alex Weirich Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Study in Rhetoric at Northern Arizona University 2025:

The scholarship amount varies each year and is determined based on available funds; the exact amount is not specified.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• A letter of application stating academic and career goals and how the scholarship would help (e.g., conference participation, academic materials).
• A current NAU undergraduate or graduate transcript (an unofficial LOUIE transcript is acceptable and should include transfer credits).
• A writing sample from an RWDMS course that showcases exceptional writing and critical thinking in areas such as the history of rhetoric, technology, or gender identity. Acceptable formats include term papers, multimodal texts/projects, or blog entries.