Ray Allen Billington Prize
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Awarded for the best book in American frontier history, including the pioneer periods of all geographical areas and comparisons between American frontiers and others.
Deadline:
October 3
$1,000.00
Binkley-Stephenson Award
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Awarded for the best scholarly article published in the Journal of American History during the preceding calendar year (March, June, September, December issues).
Deadline:
None
$500.00
Ellis W. Hawley Prize
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Awarded for the best book-length historical study or dissertation on the political economy, politics, or institutions of the U.S., concerning its domestic or international affairs from the Civil War to the present.
Deadline:
October 3
$500.00
David Thelen Award
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Award for the best article on American history published in a foreign language.
Deadline:
May 1
$500.00
Amy Louise Hunter Fellowship
Sponsor:
Wisconsin Historical Society
Application, supplemental materials, or book manuscript eligible for publication by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Press are required to be submitted. Applicant is encouraged to discuss his or her project with the editorial director prior to submission.
Deadline:
Open
$2,000.00
Avery O. Craven Award
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Awarded for most original book on the coming of the Civil War, the Civil War years, or the Era of Reconstruction, with the exception of works of purely military history.
Deadline:
October 3
$500.00
Frederick Jackson Turner Award
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Award is for an author's first book on some significant phase of American history.
Deadline:
October 1
$1,000.00
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
Sponsor:
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Applicants must be high school seniors or college undergraduates planning to major in American history and American government. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required. The award is up to $2,000 each year for up to four years. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. However,...
Deadline:
February 15
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Alice E. Smith Fellowship
Sponsor:
Wisconsin Historical Society
Applicant must be a professional or nonprofessional writer, academic, or independent scholars. Cover sheet, resume, and completed book proposal (see link to book proposal form) are required to be submitted. Applications are accepted year round.
Deadline:
None
$2,000.00
Huntington Fellowships
Sponsor:
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent or be a doctoral candidate at dissertation stage. Selection is based upon the value of the project, the ability of the applicant, and the degree to which special strengths of the library will be utilized. Recipients are expected to be in residence throughout their...
Deadline:
November 15
$12,500.00
J. Franklin Jameson Fellowship in American History
Sponsor:
American Historical Association
Applicant must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have received the degree within the past seven years, not having published or have accepted for publication a book-length historical work. Applicant's project must be in American history and be one for which the general and special collections of the Library of...
Deadline:
April 1
$5,000.00
La Pietra Dissertation Travel Fellowship
Sponsor:
Organization of American Historians
Award is for dissertation study dealing with aspects of American history that extend beyond U.S. borders. Selection is based upon project description and two letters of recommendation.
Deadline:
December 1
$1,250.00
Alumni Association Scholarship
Sponsor:
Bridgewater State University
Applicant must demonstrate community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Applicant must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at Bridgewater State College as of December 31. Applicants who have transferred from Massachusetts Community Colleges, Dean College, or Quincy College are...
Deadline:
February 15
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