Dickens Universe

Amazing Opportunity for GCC Students!

Do you love writing and talking about literature? Do you want to earn up to 5 UC credits in one week?

Apply for the Dickens Universe Community College Scholarship!

Recipients of the scholarship can attend the week-long Dickens Universe conference (July 2026) at beautiful UC Santa Cruz with registration and housing costs waived, receive a modest travel stipend, and earn 5 units of transferable UC credit in British Literature.

About the Scholarship

2 scholarships reserved for GCC students!

Attend a professional conference, participate in stimulating discussion groups, meet like-minded people, and have a great time!

Applications due May 2026 (final date tba)

For more information, contact Dr. Jessica Groper
JGroper@glendale.edu

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Student Testimonials

"I decided to apply because of my love for British literature. The idea of spending a week immersed in discussions of one of Dickens’s works felt almost magically unreal to me. I also hoped to broaden my understanding of nineteenth-century British literature and connect with people who share the same passion for the field.

My very first impression was how welcoming and intelligent everyone was. I was amazed by the genuine passion people had for literature.

I found the other attendees inspiring. I was glad to meet people from different countries and universities, to share our perspectives on the book, and to learn from their insights. I love both the undergraduate and graduate community and I really miss those moments that we spent together. It was amazing how, in just six days, everyone became so close and so friendly that I immediately felt at home.

The undergraduate seminar was a life-changing experience! Even now, I can hardly believe I had the opportunity to be taught by John O. Jordan. I feel honored to have been part of his seminar, and I know he is a professor I will always remember."

Artem Serdiuk