We have compiled a list of scholarship opportunities relevant for undergraduate history students. We have organized the scholarships in two ways:
The scholarships by deadline document is an abbreviated catalogue of scholarships containing a description, who to contact for advisement, and usually a website for further reference.
Scholarship Links
Alumni Association
Each year, the Alumni Association presents more than 100 scholarships and over $90,000 to worthy students. Alumni volunteers help select award and scholarship recipients and participate in student ceremonies to celebrate their achievements.
http://www.umassalumni.com/students/scholarships.html#scholarships
Commonwealth Honors College
Both merit and need based scholarship information!
http://www.honors.umass.edu/scholarships
Financial Aid Services
Includes a Scholarship Database with searching tools for easy matching to available scholarships!
http://www.umass.edu/umfa/aidtypes/scholarships/
The Office of National Scholarship Advisement
Some funding opportunities in our list require extensive preparation and coaching. You are strongly encouraged to contact the ONSA Office to take advantage of the resources they offer to students who plan to apply to nationally competitive programs (e.g., Fulbright, Rhodes, Jack Kent Cooke, Marshall, Mitchell, among others).
onsa@comcol.umass.edu
http://www.comcol.umass.edu/academics/onsa/
(Visit their Tips webpage for great advice!)
