Awards
ACADEMIC AWARDS, HONORS, AND PRIZES FOR STUDENTS STUDYING HISTORY
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, VIRGINIA TECH
The following list has opportunities sponsored by the Department of History, by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, by the University. The main contacts in the Department of History are Associate Chair Mark Barrow (barrow at vt.edu) and Academic Advisor Janet Francis (jafranci at vt.edu) .
Sponsored by Department of History
- Patricia Ann Gallagher Scholarship
This scholarship honors Patricia Gallagher who never attended college but demonstrated a life-long passion for history. This award recognizes an undergraduate history major whose scholarly record and application essay demonstrate the devotion to history that marked Patricia Ann Gallagher. Call for applications goes out in the spring of each year. - James W. and Martha N. Banks Award
This award was created by McRae (Mac) C. Banks in 2001 to honor his parents, James W. and Martha N. Banks, who live in Union, WV. History was his father’s first love and both parents are involved in the Monroe County Historical Society. The Banks Award is given to a graduating senior to recognize his or her exceptional academic record and interest in American history. - History Prize
This prize recognizes the importance of writing to historians. Each year, history undergraduates are invited to submit to this competition a paper they have written on any historical topic. Call for applications goes out in the spring of each year. - Curtis Award
This award honors Frank Curtis, who never attended college but always loved history, particularly Civil War era history, and sought to leave a portion of his estate to a college where the study of Civil war history was firmly established. The Curtis Award is given to an undergraduate student who has written the most outstanding essay on a topic in Virginia or Civil War history. Call for applications goes out in the spring of each year. - Digital History Prize
This award is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. The work submitted can be from an individual or of a group, but it must have been produced as part of a history course. Call for applications goes out in the spring of each year. - Phoenix Award
The Phoenix Award recognizes achievement and scholastic perseverance in an undergraduate history major during his or her college career. - Outstanding Thesis Award
This prize recognizes the outstanding masters thesis by a graduate student in history during the proceeding year. - Graduate Student Exemplary Assistant Award
Graduate students contribute to the work of individual professors and to the department in many ways – as graders and tutors, as teachers of course sections, and as research assistants. The award recognizes outstanding performance by a graduate assistant. - History Undergraduate Research Grant
The History Department is providing research funding for undergraduate research with a focus on Virginia history or the American Civil War. Awards are available and students do not have to be a history major or minor to apply. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply and a preference will be given to those projects with the potential for conference presentation or work that is part of a course or independent study. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
http://www.uri.clahs.vt.edu/History%20Grant.html - George C. Marshall Scholar
The Marshall is awarded to one or two students every year who have shown both a strong grade point average and the ability to work on their own. It provides entrée to the George Marshall collections on the campus of Virginia Military Institute and a small stipend to cover the cost of travel to Lexington, VA.
http://www.marshallfoundation.org/ - Phi Alpha Theta
This is the history honorary society, with induction ceremony usually in December and April. Students need to have completed 12 hours of history courses at Virginia Tech with a grade point average of 3.1. The overall gpa must be 3.0. For membership details contact jafranci@vt.edu.
http://web1.cas.usf.edu/PAT/
Sponsored by The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
http://www.uaao.clahs.vt.edu/OpportunitiesAndServices/Scholarships/
http://www.uaao.clahs.vt.edu/OpportunitiesAndServices/Scholarships/CollegeLevel.html
- Application procedures: Obtain application on-line or 238 Wallace Hall. For more information contact: LaRae Davenport, 238 Wallace Hall, 540-231-3325.
- Dean's Rising Sophomore, Junior and Senior Scholarship and Dean's Roundtable Scholarship (Application On-Line)
The Dean's Rising Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding rising Sophomore, rising Junior, and rising Senior. The Dean's Roundtable Scholarship will be selected from the applicants of the CLAHS Dean's Rising Junior and Rising Senior Scholarships. Criteria for selection: Must demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership and service to others. - Jerry L. Hulick Scholarship for Leadership, Friendship and Service (Application On-Line)
Established by Jerry L. Hulick for undergraduate students who exhibit extraordinary characteristics of leadership, friendship, and service. Academic achievement and financial need may also be considered. Criteria for selection: Must demonstrate outstanding leadership, friendship, and service. A letter of support must accompany applications from the students’ department head or designee. - Alexander L. Meszaros Student Leadership Scholarship (Application On-Line)
Established by Alexander L. Meszaros to provide students the opportunity to enhance leadership skills, meet professional colleagues, and have fun in the process by attending the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Annual Meeting. Criteria: Available to undergraduate or graduate students who are members of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Pre-professional Graduate Student Section. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of their application and an essay of no more than 100 words detailing how they will use the knowledge gained at the Annual Meeting. - Moody, Pratt, Minor Scholarship
Established by Kay Moody Winzenried (CT ‘72) to honor the friendships of three Virginia Tech roommates. Criteria for selection: Must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and professional accomplishment. Preference given to rising seniors. - James D. Moran Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established by Dr. James Moran in memory of his father, Mr. James D. Moran. Criteria for selection: Must be a graduate student in CLAHS studying issues faced by individuals and families within various environments throughout the life span including such areas as family systems, human development, nutrition, work/family relationships, health and well-being, and family/consumer resource management or a graduate student able to intern at the headquarters of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFSC) for one academic semester to support any functional area within the association and to gain experience in association management. - Ora Goodwin Roop Scholarship
Established to honor Ora Goodwin by Helen Roop Osborne, Paul C. Roop, Ralph G. Roop, and their families. Criteria for selection: Must be an undergraduate or graduate student in CLAHS who demonstrates academic achievement and provides leadership to the College. - Graduate Student Endowed Scholarship
Established by the faculty in the former College of Human Resources and Education to aid a graduate student in CLAHS. Criteria for selection: Must be enrolled in CLAHS. Awarded on basis of scholastic achievement, good character, financial need, and leadership potential. - Mildred Crawford Weidemann Scholarship
Established by Mildred Crawford Weidemann (Class of 1955) for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Criteria for selection: Must be enrolled in CLAHS. Award based on one or more of the following: financial need, relevant family circumstances, academic achievement, community service and good character. - Robichaud Family Scholarship
Established by Ms. Paula J. Robichaud, Class of 1977, and the Robichaud Family Trust, for undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences who are committed to their own education and to helping others reach their potential. Criteria for selection: Must demonstrate academic achievement and service to others. Financial need will be considered. - Education Abroad Scholarship:
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) make this scholarship available for undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study abroad. Applicants must be a current student in good academic standing with a primary or secondary major in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (fall and spring).
http://www.uaao.clahs.vt.edu/OpportunitiesAndServices/EducationAbroad/educabr.pdf
Sponsored by Virginia Tech
Scholarships are grant or gift aid, therefore using scholarship search services should be free. Virginia Tech has its own Scholarship Database for students to browse. To apply for most scholarships at Virginia Tech, students simply need to complete the FASFA and the General Scholarship Program Application.
http://www.finaid.vt.edu/types_of_aid/scholarships/
Scholarship Data Base: Virginia Tech Scholarship Search
http://www.finaid.vt.edu/types_of_aid/scholarships/scholarship_search.php
- Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest honorary society with chapters at 249 of the foremost institutions of higher education across the country. One cannot apply for membership. The chapters elect almost all members from candidates for degrees in liberal arts and sciences usually from the top ten percent of the graduating class.
http://www.pbk.org.vt.edu/pdf/about_PBK.pdf - John D. Wilson Essay Contest
The Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa established the John D. Wilson Essay Contest to recognize excellence in undergraduate writing. All current undergraduate students at Virginia Tech interested in competing for this prize are asked to submit an analytical or interpretive essay. See website for details.
http://www.pbk.org.vt.edu/pages/wilson.html
For additional information on scholarship opporutnities in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please consult the College's online
resources.http://www.clahs.vt.edu/UAAO/OpportunitiesAndServices/Scholarships/index.html