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In 1970 Dr. Daniel Bernd joined the GSU staff as Director of Academic Development. Later he served as Assistant Dean of the College of Cultural Studies and was Coordinator of the Liberal Education Center, and taught English courses.

Dr. Bernd received a scholarship to the University of Nebraska and he always dreamed of being able to establish a scholarship for English Literature. In 1994 after Dr. Patterson’s Death, Mrs. Bernd Patterson fulfilled Dr. Bernd’s dream by establishing a scholarship in his memory.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Professor Daniel Bernd. The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize scholarly appreciation and understanding of English Literature among undergraduate English majors.

Please consider encouraging the study and appreciation of literature by donating to the Dr. Daniel Bernd English Literature Scholarship today!

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Eligibility:

• The student must be a resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States;
• Must be seeking a degree in English and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours.
• Must have earned a cumulative GPA at GSU of 3.5; and
• Must have demonstrated both a commitment to and genuine success in the study of English literature.

Award Information:

Award amount is 1,000 dollars.

Note: Award amounts may vary based on funding, availability, and addition, if any, to principal. Amount awarded shall not exceed tuition costs.

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Donation Questions:

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