The Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award recognizes outstanding graduating college seniors who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence in American history or American studies as well as a commitment to public service and community involvement.
Fifteen winners will be selected from candidates across the country. Awardees will attend specially arranged meetings with leading American historians and VIP behind-the-scenes tours of archives. The recipients will be reimbursed for up to $600 for travel expenses to New York, and room and board will be provided during the award weekend.
Recipients will:
- Spend a weekend in New York City
- Participate in a program of special presentations, including meetings with eminent scholars.
- Experience exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of historic archives.
- Receive the History Scholar Award at a celebratory dinner hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute in New York City.
Specific Eligibility Criteria
At the time of application students:
- Must be considered graduating seniors in an accredited college or university in the United States. (Must have already graduated or expect to graduate by the end of the spring semester).
- Must be a history or American studies major with an American history concentration.