Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships available for History and Philosophy majors. Note that receipt of a scholarship may impact your financial aid, so please check with the financial aid office before applying. 

• John Daniels Heritage Studies Scholarship - Minimum GPA 3.0. Student majoring in History with an emphasis in Heritage Studies.
• Ronald N. and Valmae Besser Department of History Scholarship - Preference given to graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students. Aimed to expand educational experience, including but not limited to traveling for conferences, presenting papers, competitions, projects, or research.
• Michaela Albon Scholarship - Minimum GPA 3.0. Student majoring in History with emphasis in Pre-Law.
• History Award for Excellence in Writing - Faculty may submit original student research at the end of each semester for award consideration. The winning papers are determined by the Department Chair. Undergraduate and graduate-level research can be considered.
• J. E. Bowden Scholarship - Minimum GPA 3.4. Students transferring to UWF from state/junior/community college majoring in History. Must demonstrate leadership and proficiency in oral and written communication.
• F. Elisabeth Crowell History Scholarship - Minimum GPA 3.0. Student majoring in History. Must demonstrate good leadership and proficiency in oral and written communication. Recipients must write a handwritten thank-you letter and review a one-page narrative written by the donors that details the life of F. Elizabeth Crowell.
• History Scholarship - Minimum GPA 3.4. Student majoring in History. The maximum award may not exceed tuition and matriculation fees for an academic year (excluding summer). 

Submitting for a Scholarship

1. Log into MyUWF with your UWF username and password.
2. Search "UWF Scholarship Portal"
3. Alternatively, you may go directly to the UWF Scholarship application by logging onto uwf.academicworks.com with your UWF username and password.
4. Complete and submit the General Application.
5. Review your Recommended opportunities (at the top of the UWF Scholarship Application, hover over 'Opportunities' and then click, 'Recommended').
6. Some scholarships may ask additional questions specific to that particular scholarship. Click the 'Apply' button to answer any remaining questions.
7. If no action is required on a recommended scholarship, then your general application is all that is required.

Contact

For questions regarding scholarships, please contact Department Chair Dr. Erin Stone or Office Administrator Lane Brooks.