Scholarships and Awards
History Faculty Scholarship
Incoming freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible for this scholarship.
2025-2026 Awards: Scott Moss, Ethan Simmons, Sarah Hopson, Ian Thompson
Most Outstanding History Major Award: Rebecca Koester and Olivia Howell
The History Winchester Lecture Series and Endowed Scholarship
High School seniors and Community College students who have both academic scholarship and financial need may apply for this scholarship. The number of awards and the amount of each depend on available funding. Recipient must submit his/her best paper.
2025-2026 Awards: Joshua Davis and Sarah Hopson
B.F. Jones Scholarship
All history majors who are in good standing with the university may apply for this award. The recipient must submit his/her best paper, and the paper must have been submitted in an upper division History course.
2025-2026 Awards: Joshua Davis, Olivia Howell, Scott Moss
Marion Hood Langlois Endowed History Scholarship
Students who exhibit excellent academic scholarship qualify for the scholarship. Financial need may be considered, but is not required.
2025-2026 Awards:
1st Place: Matthew Nelson
2nd Place (tie): Ethan Simmons and Joshua Davis
Betty Sue Huddleston Allen Endowed Scholarship
2025-2026 Awards: Chloe Alto and Joshua Davis
Marshall and Thelma Bertram Liberal Arts
2025-2026 Awards: Sarah Hopson
2024 History Lyceum
Best Presentation: Rebecca Koester
Runner-Up Presentations: Scott Moss and Eleanor Schiller
Best Score on History Exam: Joshua Davis