Philosophy Scholarships and Awards
Philosophy is dedicated to supporting our students. A range of scholarship and awards opportunities are available for both admitted incoming freshmen and continuing Philosophy majors. Please review the requirements carefully for each scholarship listed below.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
- Apply to UWG to be admitted if you have not already.
- Apply for a scholarship through the scholarships portal.
- Make sure to upload all required materials to the portal with your application.
These awards are presented annually to the outstanding students from academic disciplines in the Humanities. Recipients must have a declared major in the field of the award, superior academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, potential for development in the respective academic discipline and active involvement in extracurricular activities. The award was established in memory of the late Bailey Gordon Watson, first head of the English Program at West Georgia.
This scholarship was established by the members of Liberty Christian Church in honor of Burdett and Shirley Wantland's dedicated leadership of the church and their service to the University of West Georgia. It is awarded to a junior or senior philosophy major with religion emphasis who has a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.
This award recognizes a student who has declared a philosophy major within this academic year. It is based on performance in philosophy classes, contribution to the major, and promise as a successful philosophy student.
This prize is for an essay of 5-7 typed, double-spaced pages on any philosophical topic submitted by any student. The essay must be submitted to the Philosophical Society Executive Committee through the Philosophy Program office. One winner will be selected to receive a $25 prize. A runner-up (no cash prize) may also be selected.
This award is given to students who have served the Philosophy Program and its faculty in important ways, through participation and organization of program meetings and events, participation in student organizations, representing the Program at student philosophy conferences, and other activities.
The Bunch Family Philosophy Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving philosophy student who maintains a 3.5 GPA and works at least part-time while attending the University of West Georgia.
This award is given annually to an outstanding philosophy major enrolled in the Philosophy Program’s Law, Justice, and Society track.
This award recognizes an outstanding student who is pursuing a minor in philosophy.