The History Scholar Award administered by The Gilder Lehrman Institute, honors outstanding graduating college seniors who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence in American History or American Studies. The Institute recognizes the
outstanding achievements of Phi Alpha Theta undergraduate members. We are contacting you to invite the graduating seniors in your Phi Alpha Theta Chapter to apply for this honor.Highlights of the Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award include:
• Four-Day trip to New York City, June 8-11, 2012.
• Special meetings with eminent history scholars.
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of historic archives.
• Celebratory awards dinner.
• Special meetings with eminent history scholars.
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of historic archives.
• Celebratory awards dinner.
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.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012
Notification Deadline: April 16, 2012
To apply, or for more information, visit: www.gilderlehrman.org/historyscholaraward.
If you have questions about the award, please email scholars@gilderlehrman.org.
