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Departmental Awards

Each year, the Department of History proudly awards a number of scholarships on a competitive basis. These are listed below and are open to all students who have declared History as a major. That includes both first year students and transfer students, as well as all other currently enrolled History majors. Students do not have to apply for federal or state financial aid to be considered for these awards.

For questions about the application process, please email an academic advisor at history@utah.edu or contact the History Department at 801.581.6121.

 

Harvard David Hanks Scholarship

The Harvard David Hanks Scholarship provides up to $8000 for the academic year (fall and spring) for a University of Utah student majoring in history with a focus in American history. The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours, a sophomore, junior, or senior in the year that funding is received, carry a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, a US citizen, and no prior history of the use or sale of illegal drugs. Preference will be given to non-resident students from Idaho. If no qualified applicants satisfy this condition, preference will be given to non-residents from other states outside of Utah.

In addition to the application material described above, applicants to the Harvard David Hanks Scholarship should include a one-page personal statement that explains why the student chose to major in American history at the University of Utah.

To Apply, click HERE.

J. William Gordon Scholarship

The J. William Gordon Scholarship provides $2,000 for the academic year (fall and spring) for a University of Utah undergraduate majoring in history. The student must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours, a junior or senior in the year that funding is received, carry a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a US Citizen.

In addition to the application material described above, applicants to the J. William Gordon Scholarship should include a one-page personal statement explaining the student's area of strongest interest within the discipline of history.

To Apply, click HERE.

James H. & Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship

The James H. and Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship provides up to $6000 for the academic year (fall and spring) for a University of Utah undergraduate student majoring in history. The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours, a junior or senior in the year that funding is received, and carry a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Preference will be given to applicants who are preparing for graduate training in business, law or medicine.

In addition to the application material described above, applicants to the James H. and Mary Ann Gardner Scholarship should include a one-page statement explaining how the study of history helps to prepare one for a career in the fields of business, law or medicine.

To Apply, click HERE.

John William James Family Scholarship

The John Williams James Family Scholarship provides up to $8000 for the academic year (fall and spring) for a University of Utah undergraduate majoring in history. The student must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours, a junior or senior in the year that funding is received, carry a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, and a US Citizen.

In addition to the application material described above, applicants to the John Williams James Family Scholarship should include a one-page personal statement explaining the student's area of strongest interest within the discipline of history.

To Apply, click HERE.

Susannah Topham Memorial Scholarship

The Susannah Topham Memorial Scholarship provides up to $6000 for the academic year (fall and spring) for a University of Utah undergraduate student majoring in history. The student must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours, a junior or senior in the year that funding is received, and carry a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate interest in historical archaeology or environmental history, are Utah high school graduates, and who are female.

 In addition to the application material described above, applicants to the Susannah Topham Memorial Scholarship should include a one-page personal statement explaining the student's area of strongest interest within the discipline of history.

  To Apply, click HERE.



Other Department Awards

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to departmental scholarships, financial support and opportunities are available from these campus partners.

 

Last Updated: 9/5/24