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Alex Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Marion Community Foundation
504 South State Street
Marion, OH 43302
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at Harding High School who are in the upper 25th percentile of their class. Students must plan to major in history at any accredited college or university.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/

Amy Louise Hunter Fellowship
Sponsor: Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison, WI 53706-1482
Eligibility: Applicants must be applying on behalf of themselves only and not an organization. Any applicant whose project involves the culture or history of Wisconsin may apply. You must include a complete book proposal, cover letter and resume.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS15615

BSA Research Fellowship
Sponsor: Bibliographical Society of America
P.O. Box 1537
Lenox Hill Station
New York, NY 10021
Eligibility: Applicants must submit proposals for studying books as historical evidence or an examination of the history of book trades or publishing history.

Amount: $3,000-$6,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://bibsocamer.org/awards/fellowships/

Charles and Elinore Agar Fund
Sponsor: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
800 North Main Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Monument Mountain Regional High School who are entering their first year of a two-year or four-year nationally accredited college or university. Students must have a particular interest in science, engineering, history or creative writing.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.berkshiretaconic.org/bReceivebNonprofitsIndividuals/SearchApplyforScholarships.aspx

Daniel Patrick Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Zeitgeist Arts Building
222 East Superior Street
Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55802
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates of Cook County High School who wish to pursue an education in liberal arts (history, political science, writing, journalism and fine arts). Students must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and must be active participants or leaders in school and community activities.

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com

Daniel Sullivan Doyle Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School. Students must be planning to study history, music or education at a two- or four-year college or university.

Amount: $1,250
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org

Dennis J. Markle Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Eligibility: Applicants must be students planning to major in education (history majors may be considered) and are graduating from Poughkeepsie High School or Millbrook High School. Students must be B-level students, be involved in extra-curricular activities and/or community service and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org

Dick DePaolis Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
333 W. Fort Street, Suite 2010
Detroit, MI 48226
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of North Farmington High School who are scholar-athletes and planning to major in liberal studies, particularly history and English. Students must be varsity sports athletes who demonstrate leadership, academic discipline and good sportsmanship on and off the field and preference will be given to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfsem.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

Doris (Chancey) Hale and Fred Hale Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation
109 N. Armstrong
Bixby, OK 74008
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Bixby High School student for at least two years, rank in the top 25% of the senior class and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Students must also be a U.S. citizen, plan to attend an accredited college or university and plan to enroll as a full-time college student pursuing a degree in fine arts, history, literature or education. Applicants must supply a detailed description of high school activities and honors and community services, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a cover letter and an application form.

Amount: $1,250
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.bixbyps.org/page/beef-foundation

Fred Wallpe Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Benton Community Foundation Indiana
P.O. Box 351
Fowler, IN 47944
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Benton Central High School who intend to major in social studies, history or government at a post-secondary institution.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://bentoncf.org/scholarships/

Friends of Green Spring Scholarship
Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation
1323 Jamestown Road
Suite 103
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jamestown High School students in good academic standing showing interest in archeology, history, architecture, cultural studies or environmental studies. Preference will be given to members of Rho Kappa or the Environthon Club.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org/

Garfield Farm Museum Historic Administration Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing careers in historic administration or related fields of study. Preference is given to students demonstrating a strong commitment to the preservation of historic sites through their work-related, volunteer or other community activities.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/

Hamilton-Middleton Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County
215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from Western High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need who are pursuing a business- or history-focused education beyond high school.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhoward.org/scholarship_funds.html

Harold D. Carpenter Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
Eligibility: Applicants must be Eastford Residents, must be majoring in history at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or educational institution, must have good academic achievement, and good character as demonstrated via integrity, industriousness, the seriousness of purpose and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship.

Amount: $700
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship

Italian-American Republican Club Scholarship
Sponsor: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
33 East Main Street
P.O. Box 2244
Torrington, CT 06790
Eligibility: Applicants must be Torrington residents of Italian descent who are entering their junior or senior year at a college or university and are majoring in political science, government, history or pre-law.

Amount: $350
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yournccf.org/

Junior Fellowships
Sponsor: Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
Eligibility: Applicants at the time of application should have fulfilled all preliminary requirements for a Ph.D. and be willing to work on a dissertation or final project at Dumbarton Oaks under the direction of a faculty member at their own university. The fellowships are in the following areas: Byzantine Studies (including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, western medieval, Slavic and Near Eastern Studies), Pre-Columbian Studies (of Mexico, Central America and Andean South America) and garden and landscape studies. Fellowships are based on demonstrated scholarly ability and preparation of the candidate (including knowledge of the required languages) and value of the study or project and its relevance to Dumbarton Oaks.

Amount: Up to $21,000
Deadline: November 1
How to apply: Applicants must submit ten complete, collated sets of: application letter, proposal and personal and professional data. They must also submit an official transcript and three recommendation letters, with one from the faculty advisor.
Website: https://www.doaks.org/research/fellowships-and-awards

Lola M. Zaremba Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
250 East Front St
Suite 310
Traverse City, MI 49684
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Central High School that has demonstrated interest in teaching and history, with a preference for a student who indicates interest in a career in public education.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gtrcf.org

Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Maineri Law Firm
29970 Technology Drive
Suite 101
Murrieta, CA 92563
Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Students must be undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and plan to pursue graduate degrees in one of the following fields: history, journalism, political science, communications, education, language, literature, psychology, geology, geography, degrees related to the legal field or environmentally related degrees. An essay on a provided prompt is required.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mainerilaw.com/scholarship

Mary E. Berger Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Millrace North
725 Jackson Street
Suite 114
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at any high school from the Virginia cities of Fredericksburg and Lynchburg or the counties of Caroline, King George, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Orange and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must demonstrate strong academic work, participation in school extra-curricular activities and leadership in school activities and community service. Applicants must have plans to attend an institution of higher learning, which may be a two-year or a four-year college or university or professional school and pursue studies in art, music, history, political science, English, journalism or related liberal arts subjects.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrrr.org/apply/scholarships/

Nicholas B. Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must be Frederick, Urbana, or Tuscarora High School graduating seniors studying forestry, agriculture, land management, veterinary medicine, marine biology, early childhood education, history, science and sports medicine. Students must provide their transcript with the application. Applicants who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/

Nora & Theodore Snyder History Award Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be Clear Spring High School students who participated in history classes and activities. The recipient of this award is selected by the CSHS Awards Committee.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/

Park S. Rouse Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Williamsburg Community Foundation
1323 Jamestown Road
Suite 103
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Jamestown, Lafayette or Warhill High Schools interested in studying history. Students must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org/

Pat Barnhard Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Truman Heartland Community Foundation
c/o Blue Ridge Bank Financial Center
4200 Little Blue Parkway
Suite 340
Independence, MO 64057
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from William Chrisman High School who plan to pursue a degree in political science, business or history at an accredited junior college, college or university. Students must have participated in history, political science or business extracurricular activities for at least two years. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be active in community service.

Amount: $500
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.thcf.org

Persis McClure Hurst Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Knox County Community Foundation
Old National Bank Building
20 North Third Street
Suite 301
Vincennes, IN 47591
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of any Knox County high school planning to attend an Indian college or university. Students must demonstrate interest in English or history or plan to pursue a major in English or history.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org/knox/

Rockford Historical Society Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with a permanent address in Winnebago County. Students who plan to purse a degree in a history-related field will be given preference.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnil.org/

Romeo Historical Society/Charles E. Keller Scholarship
Sponsor: Four County Community Foundation Scholarships
231 East St. Clair Street
Almont, MI 48003
Eligibility: Applicants must be Romeo High School seniors who are pursuing a four-year degree in history or architecture at an accredited college or university. Students must plan to pursue a degree in history, architecture or related fields.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.4ccf.org

Senator Herman J. Fanning, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
200 South 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Terre Haute South Vigo High School who plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university majoring in psychology, history or political science.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wvcf.org

Smith Literary Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Connecticut, must have a major in history, english or literature, must show academic achievements and good character and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship.

Amount: $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship

Susan Knott Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
229 East Martin Street, Suite 4
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be graduating high school seniors from Jefferson High School who have at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to major in either history or political science at a West Virginia college or university. Special consideration will be given to those unlikely to benefit from the West Virginia PROMISE program.

Amount: $500
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ewvcf.org/scholarship-funds/

Thomas E. Arnold Scholarship
Sponsor: Adams County Community Foundation
25 South 4th Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: Applicants must be Biglerville High School students with demonstrated financial need, pursuing post-secondary education in the field of history. Student must be in good academic standing and show community involvement. Applicants must demonstrate strong interest in history.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.adamscountycf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/

Thomas P. Sperry Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing studies in the liberal arts curriculum with preference to those students majoring in history at an accredited post-secondary institution during the next school year on a full-time basis. Students must reside in Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendal, LaSalle or Will County. A transcript, SAT or ACT scores, the Expected Family Contribution and recommendation letters are required.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/

THS Patricia Roppel Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
3201 C Street
Suite 110
Anchorage, AK 99503
Eligibility: Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled or intend to enroll at an accredited college. Students must have a minimum 2.9 GPA and major in history of Alaska. Preference will be given to students specializing in Southeast Alaska history or the history of mining, fisheries, or timber in Alaska.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://alaskacf.org/scholarships/

William G. Saletic Scholarship
Sponsor: Independent Colleges of Washington
600 Stewart Street
Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors or seniors who are studying or majoring in politics or history. Students attending Gonzaga University, Heritage University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Walla Walla University, Whitman College or Whitworth University are eligible.

Amount: $1,700
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online or from your school's financial aid office.
Website: https://icwashington.org/page/scholarships