Carol J. Ehlers Scholarship in History

The Carol J. Ehlers Scholarship is a multi-year scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a major in History who display a strong interest in European History. The award is merit based. Recipients will receive an annual award of at least $2,500 for up to four years. Continuation of the scholarship is contingent upon remaining a History major and maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 and History major GPA of 3.3.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

The Scholarship Committee particularly encourages underrepresented students in the History department to apply. Underrepresented students include those students from geographic areas and socioeconomic backgrounds who are historically underrepresented in the field of History, and/or students who have faced unusual adversity.

Award
at least $2,500 and may include up to a $10,000 scholarship
Schools, Colleges, Departments
College of Arts & Sciences
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Submit a short essay explaining your interest(s) in European history. (500 word limit)
  2. Pick one or two European history courses you are particularly interested in taking and explain why. (300 word limit)