John Tamas Memorial Scholarship

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

This scholarship was established in 2005 in memory of John Tamas, a Western Connecticut State University student who passed away in his senior year. It is awarded to an undergraduate junior or senior creative writing or literature major with an enthusiastic attitude toward scholarly pursuits and/or creative writing and a 3.0 GPA.

Requirements for Disbursement

• School: VPAC
• Major: Professional Writing
• Student Type: Undergraduate – Returning
• Financial Need: N/A
• Earned Credits: 60
• GPA: 3.0
• Enrollment: N/A
• Additional Requirements: N/A
• Preferences: N/A
• Submission of Post-Acceptance Materials

This scholarship is not automatically renewed for subsequent academic years.