Faulkner Studies

The Susan M. Cochran Scholarship for Faulkner Studies

Created in honor of Columbus resident Susan M. Cochran and her dedication to studies of great author William Faulkner, the Scholarship for Faulkner Studies supports faculty and student travel to the University of Mississippi's yearly Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference in July. Four participants will attend the conference with opportunities to visit the home and grave of Faulkner and to enjoy the charms of Oxford, Mississippi.

The 2016 conference, from July 17-21, is titled "Faulkner and the Native South" and will include presentations from major scholars across the disciplines.  Click here for more information on the conference.

This scholarship is open to all CSU faculty and staff who have an interest in southern cultures. Conference fees and accommodations will be paid. In order to apply, please fill out the application form and submit a 500-word essay describing why you are a strong candidate and why you are interested in attending the annual Faulkner conference. Please note: in order to attend, you must agree to give a brief, informal presentation about your experiences at the conference during the fall semester.

The deadline for submissions is March 20, 2016. Completed submissions can be emailed directly to mccullerscenter@columbusstate.edu. Scholarship recipients will be announced on April 10, and recipients must commit to travel before or on April 15.

2016 Recipients: Janell James, Sherry Tomblin, and Cory Yelverton

2015 Recipients: Cailee Davis, Danielle Davis, and Dr. Terry Irvin 

2014 Recipients: Dr. James Brewbaker, Cailee Davis, Shannon Smith, and Sherry Tomblin

2013 Recipients: Hannah Davis, Annelise Pate, Crystal Woods, and Amanda Woodruff

2012 Recipients: Ashley Foy, Carolyn Pollard, Dr. Judith Livingston, and Professor Sundi Rose-Holt