Congratulations to all of these excellent students!

• Jeffrey Baldwin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Jeffrey Baldwin, class of 1972, by his friends, family, and classmates. The recipient must be a declared English major of junior status. 2006 recipients are Laurel Schamp, Josh Crain, Nick Kauffman, and Elsa Johnson.

• George Oetgen Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of George Oetgen, former professor of English, this scholarship honors a student who has demonstrated a commitment to the humanities by taking additional courses beyond the College liberal arts requirement in literature, rhetoric, and composition. The recipient does NOT need to be an English major. This year's recipient is Esther Terry.

Click here for a George Oetgen Memorial Scholarship application.

• Mark Mason Scholarship

This award was established in memory of Mark Mason, class of 1987, by his family, friends, and classmates. The recipient must have a double major in English and Biology or an expressed interest in the subjects. The 2007 award winner is Lindsey Snelgrove.

• English Department Award for Excellence

This prize is given each semester to an English major who exemplifies the department’s mission and purpose. Recent recipients include Molly Moore (2006), Kelly Heinz and Krista Kellman (2002), Allison Lumb and Thomas Caucutt (2003), Melinda Dille and Amanda MacGregor (2004), and Rebecca Houghton (2005).

• Ambler Literary Award

This prize for creative writing (poetry) is a memorial to the daughter of Mrs. Margaret Ambler. This year's recipient is Brenna Henry.

• Dana & Elinor (Kies) Rose Writing Award

This prize honors Mrs. Rose, an alumna of Hillsdale College, a member of the college Board of Trustees and of its Board of Women Commissioners, and a free-lance writer of prose and epigrammatic poetry for syndicated newspapers. It recognizes excellence in narration (personal essay, short story). (Juniors with career plans in writing, media work, or public relations are encouraged to apply.) The 2007 recipient is Kjerstin Ostlind.

• Margaret Weymouth Jackson Award
  
  The Margaret Weymouth Jackson Award in Creative Writing (poetry) honors Mrs. Jackson, who attended Hillsdale College from 1911-1914. She continued her literary studies at Indiana University, eventually publishing articles in a variety of media, including The Saturday Evening Post, the Chicago Tribune, and the Toronto Star. This year's recipient is Josh Crain.

• Carlotta and Alvin E. Ewing Award for Scholarship and Creative Writing

The Ewing Award (per donor's request) is for women majoring in English with an interest in creative writing (short stories). This year the scholarship goes to Elsa Johnson.

• Edwin Roodhouse Memorial Scholarship

Named in honor of Edwin Roodhouse, a young serviceman who died in Iraq in December 2004, the Roodhouse Scholarship is awarded to one junior or senior English major with a particular passion for creative writing. The 2007 recipients are Elsa Johnson and Kjerstin Ostlind.