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Since a degree in history provides students with the understanding of events which are of key importance to historians and can be applied to many other fields of study, many organizations award scholarships for history majors to further their academic achievements. With the assistance of scholarship funding to reduce the financial burden of rising tuition costs, you can earn a history degree in preparation for finding career fulfillment as a historian, teacher, writer, lawyer, politician, archeologist, researcher, and more. The following are just a few of the most generous scholarships that are perfect for those majoring in history just like you.
1. AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program
Deadline: February 28th
Funded by one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union, the AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program provides a 10-week summer field placement with a $4,000 stipend and $5,000 scholarship to passionate activists interested in a career in the labor movement. Eligible students of color must be majoring in Labor Studies, American Studies, Sociology, History, Anthropology, Political Science, Social Work, or Public Policy, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be a second-semester sophomore or junior.
Contact
AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program
1625 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-0446
cclark@afscme.org
http://www.afscme.org/organize/uncf
2. ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
Deadline: August 1st
Sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA), the George Watt Memorial Essay Contest is open to graduate and undergraduate U.S. students who submit a 3,500 to 7,500-word essay about any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in the 1920s and 1930s, or the contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic. Work will be judged on the basis of originality, effectiveness of argument, and quality of research.
Contact
ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
799 Broadway Suite 341
New York, NY 10003
(212) 674-5398
info@alba-valb.org
3. American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Fellowship
Deadline: January 1st
Each year, the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ASECS) Fellowship program awards a monthly stipend of $1,850 with housing to graduate and doctoral history majors who are participating on research projects related to the eighteenth century of American history. In order to be eligible for the funding, candidates must submit an online application, current CV description of proposed project, a one-page bibliography of relevant literature, and at least two letters of recommendation.
Contact
American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Fellowship
P.O. Box 7867
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
(336) 727-4694
asecs@wfu.edu
4. Bolton-Cutter Prize
Deadline: April 1st
Administered by the Western History Association, the Bolton-Cutter Prize is awarded annually for the best article submitted on any phase of the history of the Borderlands, from the Floridas to the Californias, from the 16th century to the present. In order to win the $500 prize and get the article published in the Western Historical Quarterly, authors must include broad essays on the synthesis of major political, economic, cultural, and social developments on the chosen peoples, movements, or institutions.
Contact
Bolton-Cutter Prize
605 Gruening Street
Fairbanks, AK 99775
(907) 474-6508
westernhistoryassociation@gmail.com
http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/bolton-cutter
5. Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship
Deadline: September 19th
Established by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship is granted annually for up to $5,000 to students at participating member U.S. institutions who are majoring in the areas of American Studies, Art, Social Sciences, History, International Studies, or Anthropology. Eligible undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, and demonstrate financial need.
Contact
Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 810-0263
Imara.canady@uncf.org
6. CIRI Foundation Heritage Project Grants
Deadline: March 1st and September 1st
With the goal of promoting individual self-development through education on the heritage of Alaskan Natives, the CIRI Foundation Heritage Project Grants are offered annually for up to $6,000 to college students involved in educational projects or research that involve studying the history, ethnology, anthropology, philosophy, and culture of the Alaskan Natives in the Cook Inlet Region. Qualified researchers who are Alaska residents must submit an application, proposal description, project timeline, detailed budget, and three letters of support.
Contact
CIRI Foundation Heritage Project Grants
3600 San Jeronimo Drive Suite 256
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 793-3575
tcf@thecirifoundation.org
8. Dorothy Ezell DuPree Scholarship
Deadline: March 12th
Annually, the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation grants the Dorothy Ezell DuPree Scholarship to Jefferson County graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to attend a four-year accredited institution in the United States with a major in English, Library Science, or History. Along with the application, students applying for the $1,000 scholarship must submit an official transcript, copy of parents’ most recent federal income tax returns, two letters of recommendation from unrelated sources, and a one-page personal statement.
Contact
Dorothy Ezell DuPree Scholarship
211 West Third Avenue Suite 105
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 850-7934
pinebluffarea@arcf.org
8. Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Jobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
Created by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Jobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who will pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study of at least 24 credit hours in American History or American Government. In order to be eligible for the renewable $2,000 award for up to four years, qualified candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and be enrolled full-time at any accredited U.S. institution.
Contact
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Jobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
1910 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(202) 628-1776
scholarships@dar.org
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
9. Finnish American Social Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 10th
Administered by the Greater Worchester Community Foundation (GWCF), the Finnish American Social Club Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to Worcester County graduating high school seniors of Finnish heritage who will be pursuing an accredited undergraduate degree in History, Political Science, or Economics in Massachusetts. Eligible candidates for the up to $5,000 scholarship must attach a financial statement, official high school transcript, recommendation letter, resume, and one-page essay on career plans.
Contact
Finnish American Social Club Scholarship
370 Main Street Suite 650
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 755-0980
info@greaterworcester.org
10. Graydon A. Tunstall Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
The Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society offers the Graydon A. Tunstall Undergraduate Student Scholarship to outstanding student members entering the fall semester of their senior year who are majoring in Modern European History from 1815 to present. In order to qualify for the $1,000 scholarship, applicants must submit an official copy of the undergraduate transcript, a current resume, three letters of recommendation, and a signed letter from the department chair confirming the student is not enrolled in an online degree program.
Contact
Graydon A. Tunstall Undergraduate Student Scholarship
4202 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620
(800) 394-8195
info@phialphatheta.org
12. James Madison Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: March 4th
For graduate students who are pursuing a master’s degree to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level, the James Madison Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program provides $24,000 to one candidate per state to participate in the foundation’s four-week Summer Institute on the Constitution at Georgetown University. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, be actively pursuing a career as a teacher of American History for grades 7-12, and already possess a bachelor’s degree.
Contact
James Madison Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program
1613 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 525-6928
glavinj@georgetown.edu
http://www.jamesmadison.com/eligibility.php
12. J. E. Caldwell Centennial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
Each year, the Daughters of the American Revolution National Society award the J.E. Caldwell Centennial Scholarship to exemplary students who are currently pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation at any accredited institution within the United States. For consideration for the $2,000 one-time award, qualified applicants must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher, be enrolled on a full-time basis, demonstrate financial need, and exhibit leadership potential for advanced interests in history.
Contact
J. E. Caldwell Centennial Scholarship
1910 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(202) 628-1776
scholarships@dar.org
13. League of World War I Aviation Historians Mike Carr Student Paper Competition
Deadline: May 31st
As a non-profit organization that publishes the quarterly journal “Over the Front,” the League of World War I Aviation Historians hosts the annual Mike Carr Student Paper Competition for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students from any U.S. accredited institution who compose an original essay on some aspect of aviation during the 1914-1918 World War I years. Papers must be at least ten and no more than 20 double-spaced pages with a comprehensive list of primary source references.
Contact
League of World War I Aviation Historians Mike Carr Student Paper Competition
909 Pine Street
Yankton, SD 57078
OTF-papers@overthefront.com
http://www.overthefront.com/about/student-essay-competition
14. Marion Maccarell Scott Scholarship
Deadline: February 20th
Established by the Hawaii Community Foundation, the Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is awarded for $1,000 to graduates of any public high school in Hawaii who are planning to attend any accredited institution on the mainland full-time with a major in Geography, Anthropology, Economics, History, International Relations, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, submit a one-page personal statement on international understanding, and demonstrate a commitment to achieving world peace.
Contact
Marion Maccarell Scott Scholarship
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 566-5570
scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
15. National Foundation for Women Legislators Bill of Rights Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline: September 15th
Each year, the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) hosts a nationwide Bill of Rights Essay Contest to award seven female high school juniors or seniors with a $3,000 college scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to the foundation’s national conference. Female applicants must submit an essay contest verification form, two copies of the 400 to 600-word essay on public policies for women, and a letter from a sponsoring female state legislator.
Contact
National Foundation for Women Legislators Bill of Rights Essay Scholarship Contest
1050 17th Street NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-3040
alex@womenlegislators.org
16. National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia Scholarships
Deadline: February 16th
Sponsored by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, the Georgia Trust provides two annual scholarships for $1,500 each to outstanding graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in the study of American History with the goal of working in historic preservation. Qualified applicants must be legal residents of Georgia and be accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited Georgia institution.
Contact
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia Scholarships
1516 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 885-7817
kryan@georgiatrust.org
17. Olivia James Traveling Fellowship Program
Deadline: November 1st
Annually, the Archeological Institute of America offers the Olivia James Traveling Fellowship Program to graduate students who are enrolled in an approved Archeology, Architecture, Classics, History, or Sculpture program and are interested in studying in Greece, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, Southern Italy, Asia Minor, or Mesopotamia. Preference for the $25,000 fellowship funding will be given to U.S. citizens who are AIA members and are currently engaged in dissertation research to receive their Ph.D. degree in one of these majors.
Contact
Olivia James Traveling Fellowship Program
656 Beacon Street 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 358-4184
fellowships@aia.bu.edu
http://www.archaeological.org/grants/700
18. Pete McCormick Memorial History Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
At Missouri State University, the Pete McCormick Memorial History Scholarship is granted for $1,500 to full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Humanities and Public Affairs who are majoring in history with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. All eligible candidates must submit a one-page personal statement outlining his or her related experience and interests in history. Preference will be given to students interested in the Civil War or military history and to those who demonstrate financial need.
Contact
Pete McCormick Memorial History Scholarship
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897
(417) 836-5511
History@MissouriState.edu
19. Redlands Republican Women’s Club Fund Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
Sponsored by the San Bernardino County Federation of Republican Women (FRW), the Redlands Republican Women’s Club Fund Scholarship is awarded to registered members who are graduating from a two-year college or finishing the second year of a four-year university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Qualified candidates must be planning to continue their studies in the fields of Political Science, American History, Civics, Government, or Communications with evidence of leadership potential.
Contact
Redlands Republican Women’s Club Fund Scholarship
1029 J Street Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-4084
SanBernardinoCountyRWF@cfrw.org
20. Richard Gilder Scholarship
Deadline: November 7th
Within the Department of History at the University of Michigan, the Richard Gilder Scholarship has been created in honor of the Wall Street stockbroker to annually award $1,000 to an outstanding UM student who has completed at least 90 credit hours with an undergraduate major in History. Preference for the one-time award will be given to applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher whose coursework indicates an emphasis on pursuing a profession related to American History.
Contact
Richard Gilder Scholarship
Tisch Hall Room 1029
425 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 764-6305
umhistory@umich.edu
21. Samuel Eliot Morison Naval History Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
In honor of an eminent naval and maritime historian who won the Pulitzer Prize, the Samuel Eliot Morison Naval History Scholarship is awarded annually for $5,000 to one active-duty commissioned officer of the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps who is pursuing graduate study in History, International Relations, or a related field. Selection for the award is based on relevance of study to U.S. naval history, demonstrated professional performance, high academic qualifications, and leadership potential.
Contact
Samuel Eliot Morison Naval History Scholarship
805 Kidder Breese Street
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374
(202) 433-2729
hrnavalmuseum@navy.mil
http://www.history.navy.mil/prizes/prize3.htm
22. Truman A. Warner Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
Established in memory of Western Connecticut State University’s late Professor Emertius, the Truman A. Warner Scholarship is awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled at the university with junior-level standing and a major in History, American Studies, or Social Sciences. Qualified candidates of the scholarship must demonstrate significant academic achievement, a breadth of intellectual interest related to historical events, and considerable service to the campus community.
Contact
Truman A. Warner Scholarship
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 837-8200
alexanderm@wcsu.edu
23. Western Civilization Fellowship Program
Deadline: January 16th
With the mission of addressing our culture’s loss of memory in the history of the West, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute offers the Western Civilization Fellowship Program to grant $20,000 to full-time U.S. graduate students who are interested in conducting work related to the Western Civilization Studies. Eligible candidates are required to submit an original ten-page essay, one-page outline of prior education, three-page autobiography, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
Contact
Western Civilization Fellowship Program
3901 Centerville Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
(800) 526-7022
awards@isi.org
24. W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research Fellowships
Deadline: October 1st
Annually, the W.F. Albright Institute of Archeological Research awards up to 32 fellowships for graduate students and doctoral scholars in Near Eastern studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period, including the fields of archaeology, anthropology, art history, Bible, epigraphy, historical geography, history, language, philosophy, or religion. Along with the application, qualified candidates must supply at least three references, a comprehensive resume on professional/academic background, and a statement for proposed research.
Contact
W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research Fellowships
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
(401) 865-1789
jbranham@providence.edu
http://www.aiar.org/fellowships.html
25. Withers Scholars Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
Within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), the Withers Scholars Scholarship is granted to junior and senior-level students who are currently enrolled full-time with an academic major in Education, History, Political Science, English, Communications, or Theater. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled in at least 12 semester credits, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, and demonstrate exemplary service to the community and society.
Contact
Withers Scholars Scholarship
2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 481-6160
EricksoC@ipfw.edu
For those who have an inquisitive sense of curiosity, consistent thirst for discovering knowledge, and intuitive nature for investigating the ideas of the past, you may have the ideal inner workings for being a history major. When you enroll in a history degree program, you will engage in a set of unique educational experiences to examine history for finding clues for addressing the future. In order to fulfill your passion in history without accumulating mountains of student loan debt, be sure to check out these 25 great scholarships for history majors for increased funding options.
