The George S. Ellsworth American History Scholarship is offered at Utah State University to an outstanding junior who will be studying American History during his or her senior year. The scholarship was named in memory of Professor George Ellsworth, a well-respected faculty member in the school's American History department who passed away. The award is based on two semesters of tuition, with applications due February 1st and decisions announced in March or April.
Utah State University
Department of History, Main 323
Logan, UT 84322
435-797-1290
usu.edu/history
The Richard Gilder American History Scholarship was established by the Rachor Family Foundation in honor of Richard Gilder, a Wall Street stockbroker who is also a Trustee of the American Museum of Natural History and co-founder of the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History. This scholarship is designed for University of Michigan-Flint students who have completed 60 credit hours and have at least a 3.4 GPA. Preference is given to students who not only have an academic emphasis on American History, but who are actively pursuing a career in the field.
The University of Michigan-Flint
Department of History
303 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502
810-762-3300
umflint.edu/history
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship can be applied to any accredited four-year university with a legitimate American History program. Applicants must be female, entering college as a freshman, and be a U.S. citizen. They also must be supported by a local DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) chapter. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,000, and the deadline for applications is typically mid-February.
Office of the Committees-Scholarship
Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-628-1776
dar.org
The Illinois chapter of DAR offers the General Henry Dearborn History Scholarship to a student who is entering college as a freshman and plans to study American History at an accredited, four-year university within the state of Illinois. In order to be eligible, the student must have completed at least their first semester as a high school senior and must be sponsored by a local DAR chapter. There is no financial need component to the scholarship.
B. A. Church
IL State DAR Scholarship Chairman
2321 W. Berwyn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-989-8407
ildar.org/education
Haverford College in Pennsylvania offers the Robert E. Miller and Sons American History Scholarship Fund, which honors six members of the Miller family who were not only alumni, but who also fought in all branches of the American Armed Forces during World War II. The fund is meant to promote the study, research, education and appreciation of American History while simultaneously preserving its traditions. Award amounts vary.
Haverford College
History Department
370 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-896-1075
haverford.edu