Scholarships and Awards

A.T. Brown Award for History Graduate Students

The late Kay Brown and Family and Friends of A.T. Brown award is given to a history graduate student with demonstrated academic merit. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

A.T. Brown Award for History Undergraduates

This award is given to history majors with high academic achievement. Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:

• A student with sophomore, junior or senior standing and a declared major in History with at least twelve credits in history completed
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Full-time enrollment

Second degree students are not eligible.

Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring are for Fall; students graduating in May or August are not eligible.

Ahmad Family Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Declared History major
• Demonstrated academic achievement with a minimum 3.1 cumulative GPA
• Full-time student
• Junior or Continuing Senior
• Preference will be given to a student who started their college career at UWM (not as a transfer student)

Second-degree students are not eligible.

Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring are for disbursement the following academic year; students graduating in May or August are not eligible.

Barb Bernhardt-Roth History Graduate Fellowship

The Barbara Bernhardt-Roth and Roy Paul Roth scholarships are awarded to meritorious history graduate students as determined by the faculty in the Department of History. Awards may be given to recognize academic achievement and potential or to support a student’s educational needs to include, but not limited to, research travel, conference attendance, research expenses, and publication submission. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

Barb Bernhardt-Roth History Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to meritorious history majors or minors with demonstrated academic achievement and potential for future success.

Chancellor's Graduate Student Award in History

Chancellor’s award for graduate students in history as chosen by the Department. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered for this award.

Ellen Healy Award

Graduate students in the Department of History who have not received any other award (including a TA or RA-ship) are eligible to be reviewed for the Ellen Healy Award. The award honors the late Ellen Healy, an alumna and onetime teaching assistant in the Department. Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

Frank P. Zeidler Graduate Student Award

The Frank P. Zeidler Graduate Student Award is given to a student in pursuit of their Master’s degree in American history. Preference will be given to students who meet one or more of these criteria:
*students exploring the international relationship between the United States and foreign countries
*students exploring American History
*students eligible to become or currently serving as a teaching assistant

Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

Frederick I. Olson Scholarship

The Frederick I. Olson Scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who is a Wisconsin resident with financial need as documented by FAFSA. Should two or more students have equal need, the most academically qualified student will be selected. Masters students are eligible for a one-year renewal; doctoral students are eligible for a two-year renewal if funding is available. The recipient of this scholarship must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester. If the recipient is in dissertator status, enrollment in three credits per semester is allowed. Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.
Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible. E.G. applications reviewed in Spring 2025 are for Fall 2025; students graduating in May or August 2025 are not eligible.

A new awardee will next be selected in 2026.

Friends of History Award in Memory of Dr. Michael Gordon

Scholarships and awards are given to History majors and graduate students with demonstrated academic merit as selected by the History Department.

History Department Scholarship in Memory of David Kraus '73

This scholarship is given to a history major with demonstrated high academic merit. Second degree students are not eligible. Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

J. David Hoeveler Merit Scholarship

The J. David Hoeveler Merit Scholarship is given to a declared History major who has taken at least 12 credits in History with demonstrated academic excellence. Qualified applicants will have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, junior standing and will be enrolled full-time. Scholarships may be renewable for one additional year if the student still meets the criteria, and scholarships will be valued at $5,000 per year. This scholarship is funded through a generous gift from history professor J. David Hoeveler. Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

Professor Bud Weare Scholarship

This award is named in honor of Professor Bud Weare and is given to a full-time history major with demonstrated academic merit; sophomore, junior or senior standing; and demonstrated financial need. Second degree students are not eligible.

Students who have an up-to-date Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application will be considered, typically in spring each year. No additional or separate application is required; students should thoroughly fill out the Panther Scholarship Portal General Application and the College of Letters & Science Scholarships and Awards Application. Awards given in spring are for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.

Theodore Saloutos Award for Dissertation Research in American History

The Theodore Saloutos Award for PhD Dissertation Research in American History is given to a graduate student in the Department of History who is in dissertator status and whose dissertation topic is in American History, American immigration or American agricultural history. Awards are announced in spring for the following school year so students graduating that same spring or summer are not eligible.