The Colonial Dames of America National History Scholarship

Name: National Society of The Colonial Dames of America National History Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) offers scholarships to support students engaged in American history research, historic preservation, restoration, or administration of historic sites. These scholarships further the Society’s mission of preserving heritage and promoting education in American history.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Academic Level: Graduate or professional degree students working in a topic of American history or historic preservation. (Some awards have been given to international students in graduate‐program status.)
• Field of Study: Research in American history (any period), political science, historic restoration, historic site administration or similar fields.
• Affiliation: Enrollment in an accredited institution and demonstration of need/interest in history or preservation.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form as provided by NSCDA.
• Official or unofficial academic transcripts verifying enrollment and degree status.
• Résumé or CV showcasing academic background, research interests, publications (optional) and relevance to American history or preservation.
• Statement of research/project goals, methodology, expected outcomes and how it contributes to American historical study or preservation.
• Letters of recommendation from faculty or research mentors familiar with applicant’s history/preservation work.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic excellence and evidence of research preparedness in American history or preservation.
• Originality and significance of the proposed research or project in the realm of American history.
• Feasibility of the work, relevance to the heritage/preservation mission of NSCDA and applicant’s potential for contribution in the field.

Additional Details:

• The scholarship supports NSCDA’s broader mission of historic preservation, education and patriotism through funding students and research projects in American history.
• Amounts and number of awards may vary annually depending on available funding and applicant pool.

Deadline:

• April

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