The Theodore Nydahl Endowment Fund is accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Theodore Nydahl was a professor of History and the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Two scholarships will be awarded to History or Social Studies (History) majors: one to a sophomore student and one to a junior student. Applicants must have earned the equivalent of 8 semester credits in History at Minnesota State University, Mankato, by the end of Fall Semester 2007 and plan to enroll in the MSU History Program the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of the highest GPA earned in History. In the case of a tie, the overall GPA will be considered. If necessary, the final decisions on the awards will be made through an interview process. The awards will be in the form of tuition payments for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The David Taylor Scholarship Fund supports two annual scholarships of $500 each. One scholarship will be awarded to a first year student (2007-2008) who has declared a major in History. In addition to the Application for History Scholarship form, the student must submit an essay explaining why they chose history as their major (about 250 words). This award will be in the form of a tuition payment for Fall and Spring semesters of the 2008-2009 academic year. The second scholarship is given to the Outstanding History major selected by the Faculty of the History Department. This award will be in the form of a cash grant. For further information about either scholarship contact Professor Grieshaber. These scholarships have been established by the family and friends of Professor David Taylor in order to honor the memory of one who exemplified the highest ideals of historical scholarship and college teaching. Professor Taylor was a member of the History Department from 1969 to 1985.
The Florence and Ray Sponberg Endowment Fund is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Florence Sponberg is an emerita faculty member of the Minnesota State University, Mankato, English Department. One scholarship of $600 will be awarded to a female undergraduate or graduate student in History or Political Science who can demonstrate that she has an interest in or has been active in the promotion of peace in the world. This requirement can be met by submitting a research paper on a peace-related topic which was written for an upper division undergraduate or graduate course at MSU, or by submitting evidence of active participation in the Kessel Institute or another peace-promoting organization. The applicant should be planning to enroll as a full-time student at MSU, Mankato for the academic year. The award will be made in the form of a tuition payment in Fall 2008.
Application forms are available in the History Department office, 110B Armstrong Hall or phone 389-1618. For further information contact Professor Peng of the History Department. The winners will be honored April 6, 2008, at the History Department Honors Convocation.
The Department of History is accepting applications for Student Research Grants. The Grants may be given to support undergraduate research, including travel, per diem expenses, as well as the purchase of supplies or materials. Individual grants are limited to no more than $500. Research may include the Senior Paper. Grants will be awarded twice during the academic year. Deadline for applications: October 29, 2007 and February 4, 2008. Successful applicants may re-apply for a subsequent grant. For further information contact the History Department. It is recommended that applicants have their advisor review application/materials before submission.
The Florence and Ray Sponberg Endowment Fund is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Florence Sponberg is an emerita faculty member of the Minnesota State University, Mankato, English Department. One scholarship of $600 will be awarded to a female undergraduate or graduate student in History or Political Science who can demonstrate that she has an interest in or has been active in the promotion of peace in the world. This requirement can be met by submitting a research paper on a peace-related topic which was written for an upper division undergraduate or graduate course at MSU, or by submitting evidence of active participation in the Kessel Institute or another peace-promoting organization. The applicant should be planning to enroll as a full-time student at MSU, Mankato for the academic year. The award will be made in the form of a tuition payment in Fall 2008.
Application forms are available in the History Department office, 110B Armstrong Hall or phone 389-1618. For further information contact Professor Peng of the History Department. The winners will be announced April 6, 2008, at the History Department Honors Convocation.
Graduate Students are eligible for History Department Student Research Grants. The Grants support travel, per diem expenses, as well as the purchase of supplies or materials. Individual grants are limited to no more than $500. Research may include, but is not limited to, Alternate Plan Paper, and Thesis. Grants will be awarded twice during the academic year. Deadline for applications: October 29, 2007 and February 4, 2008. Successful applicants may re-apply for a subsequent grant. For further information contact the History Department. It is recommended that applicants have their advisor review application/materials before submission.
