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Brockett Scholarship

Each year, the Department of Philosophy awards the Daniel L. Brockett Scholarship in Philosophy. The awards are merit-based and granted to a ºÚÁÏÍø junior or senior philosophy major, with preference given to students who have interests in philosophy of science and secular humanism.

Applications for the Brockett Scholarship in Philosophy are taken every spring, and the deadline for applications is March 1. Note that current sophomores who will be juniors in the fall may apply for the Scholarship.

For more information about the Brockett Scholarship in Philosophy, please contact the department Chairperson or the Undergraduate Coordinator. Information about other scholarships is available in Scholarship Universe, accessible via Flashline. The simple application form is included in Scholarship Universe.

Dickoff/James Scholarship

Each year, the Department of Philosophy awards the Bill Dickoff & Patricia James Scholarship in Philosophy. Endowed by a former chair and faculty member of the Department, the scholarship recognizes excellence in Philosophy. 

Recipients are selected by the faculty from among deserving philosophy majors. There is no application or nomination process. For more information about the Dickoff/James Scholarship in Philosophy, please contact the department Chairperson or the Undergraduate Coordinator.

Pendleton Book Award

Named for Associate Professor of Philosophy Emeritus Gene Pendleton, the Pendleton Book Award is given periodically to philosophy majors who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a broad love of learning.

Recipients are selected by the faculty from among deserving philosophy majors. There is no application or nomination process. For more information about the Pendleton Book Award in Philosophy, please contact the department Chairperson or the Undergraduate Coordinator.