James K. Folsom Scholarship in English

This award provides support to English PhD students in their doctoral studies. The award is offered in memory of Professor James K. Folsom. One (1) fellowships of up to $1,500 will be given to a qualified graduate student whose research focuses on Western American Literature or American Literature and/or Culture. If no students have a dissertation focusing on this, it can be given to a student whose dissertation is otherwise closely related to Western American Literature. The award will be distributed and applied to the student’s fall tuition bill. If the winner graduates before fall 2026, the award will be forfeited.

Qualifications

English PhD student in post-comprehensive exam “D” status. Students should already be in “D” status or reach “D” status this academic year.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time and in good academic standing.

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

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.