Department of History scholarships

The department awards scholarships each year for continuing students.

• Applications must be filled out by February 1 on MyNevada. Go to Student Center, Supplemental Forms, Scholarship Application.
• For graduate students, between Feb. 1 and March 1 you must also send a letter to the graduate director that addresses the following:
  • How many semesters you have been enrolled in your degree program
  • Indicate if you have a completed program of study
  • If you have a program of study on file, explain any deviations from your program
  • Indicate the date you passed your comprehensive examinations, or the date you are scheduled to take them according to your program of study if applicable
  • If you have received scholarship funds in the past
  • List any honors, fellowships, publications, curated exhibitions, internships or employment related to your career goals
  • If you have a Teaching Assistantship: how many years you have been funded
• Ask the director of your graduate committee to send a letter or email to the Graduate Director that describes your progress toward your degree.
• Optional: a second letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your accomplishment in your academic work