Scholarships and Honor Societies

Scholarships

Range from $500 to $1200 and are awarded annually.

  • Charlsie Berly Scholarship in English
  • Leroy M. Ellis Scholarship in French
  • Language Scholars in English, French and Spanish
  • Dewey and Jessie Mosby Scholarship
  • Annette Platt Scholarship in English
  • Bessie Rowe Poetry Award
  • Zulma Gay Smith Scholarship in English and Modern Languages
  • Eleanor Weinbaum Scholarship in English and Modern Languages
  • Gloria Weinbaum Scholarship in Literature

Honor Societies and Clubs

Sigma Tau Delta is the National Honor Society for English majors. Each fall, selected majors are invited to join this service organization. Information about the Gamma Nu Chapter is available from Dr. Sharon Joffe (880-8578).

Pi Delta Phi (French National Honor Society) information is available from Caitlin Duerler (880-8557).

Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish National Honor Society) information is available from Dr. Catalina Castillon (880-8580).

Le Cercle Français (French Circle) is a Lamar-community organization if you are interested in French culture. Sponsored by Caitlin Dueler, Maes 21 (880-8557), this organization gathers regularly to view French films, enjoy French wine and converse in French. 

Circulo Hispaño (Spanish Circle) is a Lamar-community organization that promotes cultural contact among Lamar students with Spanish speaking people of our community. For information about gatherings, contact Professor Norma Zarzosa (880-8593).