Donna Robinson Meckley Fellowship

The Donna Robinson Meckley Graduate Fellowship provides funds to PhD students whose dissertation focuses on or is closely related to British studies and/or culture to conduct research for their dissertation. The grant can be used for things such as travel to archives, lodging during travel, institution research fees, scanning, photocopying and printing charges, etc.

One (1) fellowship of up to $1,600 will be awarded to a qualified graduate student. The award will be distributed and applied to the student’s fall 2026 tuition bill. If the winner graduates before fall 2026, the award will be forfeited. Applications will be reviewed and award winners will be selected by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Qualifications

• Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application.
• Complete this application by the posted deadline.

Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit the following:

A current resume
A detailed explanation of the importance of this grant for your dissertation/thesis research (maximum of one page, typed and single-spaced). Include the current status of your dissertation/thesis and progress you expect to make during the term of this award.
A typed, detailed budget of expected expenses (if traveling) and description of destination(s), including dates of travel. Award recipients will be expected to document travel expenses with receipts.

This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.