The Department of History offers several departmental Undergraduate scholarships as listed below. Applications will be posted each September 1st on this website under the Forms tab. Applications are due by March 1st of each year for the following academic year. The scholarship application will open on September 1st and remain open until March 1st at 5:00 pm of each year.
Some scholarships may require supplemental application materials (in addition to the materials required by the department for all scholarships). The criteria for each scholarship, as well as the additional supplemental materials required (if applicable) are listed below.
History Scholarship Application
When applying for scholarships, please carefully read the criteria for each scholarship and closely follow the directions on the application regarding submission of department required materials, as well as scholarship specific supplemental materials.
CBS Mechanical History Excellence Scholarship |
A fund to support scholarships for undergraduate students of History. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Glynda Steadham Black Memorial Scholarship |
A fund established in memory of Glynda Black, a 1965 University of North Texas graduate, to support students in need the financial means to pursue an education. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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History Excellence Scholarship |
A fund to provide scholarships to history majors. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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History General Scholarship |
A fund to support undergraduate and graduate history students. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Nation's Heritage Scholarship |
A fund to provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate History majors. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Al Murdock, William T. and Charlotte N. Hagan Scholarship in History |
A fund to provide need-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students working toward a degree in history. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Gil Samples Memorial Scholarship |
A fund in honor of Gil Samples and to provide support for history students at the University. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Gordon Daniel Healey Endowment Fund in History |
An endowment to support scholarships for students majoring in History. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Gus Seligmann History Scholarship |
A fund in honor of Gus Seligmann and to provide scholarships for students majoring in History at the University with preference given to pre-law students. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Harry and Ruth Kamman Scholarship |
A fund to provide scholarships for undergraduate majors in the Department of History at the University. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The J.L. Kingsbury/Troy M. Thomason History Scholarship |
A fund in honor of Professor J.L. Kingsbury of the History faculty, and to provide scholarships for freshman and sophomore students majoring in history, and who intend to teach history in the Texas public school system. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Ledbetter Family Endowment |
An endowment created in memory of Shay Ledbetter and to provide scholarships for full-time students majoring in history at the University. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution American History Scholarship |
A fund established to support scholarships for History students at the University. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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UNT Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides several methods of assisting students in financing their education. Applications and complete descriptions of all programs, requirements, and qualifications are available at:
Financial Aid Office
Eagle Student Services Building
Room 228
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 76203
Phone: (940) 565-2302
Applications for financial aid administered by the university Financial Aid Office should be made by June 1 (for the Fall semester), October 1 (for the Spring semester), and April 1 (for the Summer terms).
In the event of not receiving a scholarship, a student may appeal the decision by emailing HistoryScholarships@unt.edu no later than April 15 to begin the appeals process.
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