Funds and Scholarships

 

Student Scholarships

Edward Henderson Scholarship in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with Philosophy or Religious Studies majors with a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0. Enrollment in the Honors College is preferred.

 

Edward Shirley Scholarship in Philosophy

A philosophy essay contest open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors or graduate students majoring in Philosophy.

 

John H. Whittaker Award in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Open to full-time sophomores or juniors majoring in Religious Studies with a record of academic excellence, especially in Religious Studies courses. The application for this award requires a written reflection on the benefits of studying religion academically, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of support from Religious Studies faculty.

 

Lange-Button-King Scholarship

Open to full-time juniors or seniors majoring in Religious Studies. Applicants should demonstrate aptitude in both Religious Studies and the social or natural sciences.

 

Scholarly Funds

Bigger Lecture Support Fund

Supports lectures by teacher-scholars who are devoted to liberal learning. The fund provides transportation, lodging, hospitality, and/or honoraria for the lecturer.

 

Deborah East Eley Memorial Fund

Provides general support for the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies teaching and research labs, including but not limited to equipment and materials, student research and experiential opportunities, and guest lecturers.

 

Religious Studies Visiting Scholar Fund

Supports visiting scholars in the field of Religious Studies. Scholars giving a lecture, addressing a class, or making a presentation at a conference hosted by LSU are eligible for support.

 

William James Fund

Supports scholarly activities in the field of parapsychology. Activities may include honoraria for lectures on topics related to parapsychology, sponsorship of symposia, funds for books, and funds for travel for faculty involved in parapsychological research.

 

Interested in giving?

Giving to the department is the most efficient way to benefit Philosophy and Religious Studies students. Gifts, which are all tax-deductible, can provide funding for lectures, scholarly activity and conference travel, scholarships for students, equipment, and much more.

Any gift is appreciated! The three main funds we have are the Philosophy Advancement Fund, the Religious Studies Special Fund, the Ethics Institute Development Fund, and the Deborah East Eley Memorial Fund.

Alternatively, you can write a check to the LSU Foundation, marked for the appropriate fund, and send it to

Department Chair
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Louisiana State University
102 Coates Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

To establish an endowed professorship, set up a new scholarship, or make a different type of major gift, please contact the Department Chair.