Scholarships and Financial Aid
Helping you achieve excellence
The department of history at Missouri State offers its students numerous scholarship opportunities to help cover the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. To apply for scholarships offered by the department of history, you must complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application preferably by March 1. If a scholarship requires proof of financial need, you need to complete the Federal Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) by February 15.
Typically, recipients of the awards will be notified prior to the end of the spring semester. Therefore, your scholarship will apply to the following academic year. As a scholarship recipient, you are asked to write a thank-you letter to the scholarship committee that selected you for the award.
You may also qualify for scholarships offered by the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and the office of financial aid.
Mabel Friend Study Club Award
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be enrolled in at least nine hours
- Be at least a sophomore
- Be a history major
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
Preference is given to applicants with financial need.
Marie-France Jones Memorial Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a high school senior planning to declare a major in history
Benjamin G. Rader History Scholarship
Value
The amount of this scholarship varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be an incoming freshman OR
- Be a sophomore with an overall GPA of 3.0
Consideration for incoming freshman will be based on need and college potential. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester.
Earl J. and Gertrude Altemiller Nelson Scholarship in History
Value
The amount of this scholarship varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time graduate student
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in history department classes
- Have a career interest in museum administration
If no graduate students meet the criteria, undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors majoring in history with an emphasis in American history are eligible. They must also have a GPA of 3.0 in history courses.
Duane G. Meyer Endowed History Scholarship
Value
The value of this scholarship is approximately $1,000, but amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time graduate student
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in history department classes
- Have a career interest in museum administration
If no graduate students meet the criteria, undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors majoring in history with an emphasis in American history are eligible. They must also have a GPA of 3.0 in history courses.
Wayne C. Bartee Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time student
- Be an undergraduate history major with an emphasis in non-U.S. history
- Have completed 3 non-U.S. history courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in these classes
Preference is given to applicants with financial need.
Robert Anthony Foster History
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time student
- Be a junior or senior
- Be a history major
- Have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in history courses
Preference is given based on financial need.
Judy Owens Geisler Memorial Scholarship
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time student
- Be a history major
- Be involved in public affairs activities through a campus or community service organization
- Have completed 24 hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Preference is given to a female student from a rural Missouri high school with regard to financial need.
Mary Margaret Long Hickman Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship is renewed automatically. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be enrolled in at least six hours
- Be a history major
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Have financial need
Preference is given to women over 30 years of age who are returning to school that are not members or affiliates of educational labor unions.
Leo Huff Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time student
- Be a history major
- Demonstrate academic, performance and leadership potential
Gerald "Pete" McCormick Memorial History Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a full-time student
- Be an undergraduate or graduate history major
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in history courses
- Submit a one-page paper outlining his or her applicable experience and interest
Preference is given to those students interested in Civil War history or military history. If none apply, students with a broad interest may be selected. Preference will also be given to applicants with financial need.
Donald H. Nicholson Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be enrolled in at least nine hours each semester
- Be at least a sophomore
- Be a history major
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Consideration will be made for financial need.
Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a current member of the Theta Mu chapter of Phi Alpha Theta
- Be enrolled in at least nine hours, if an undergraduate student, or six hours, if a graduate student
- Have completed 12 hours of history courses with a GPA of at least 3.2 and have a 3.0 GPA in two-thirds of all non-history coursework
Robert E. Smith History
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a history major
- Demonstrate interest in modern European military history
- Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 GPA in history courses
Phi Alpha Theta Centennial
Value
The amount of this scholarship varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. Reapplication will be subject to full review.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a graduate student in the history department
- Have at least a 3.5 GPA in history courses
- Be enrolled in at least six hours
- Submit one-page statement of qualifications, goals and need
Preference is based on greatest need. Graduate assistants are not eligible.
James W. Shannon Memorial Scholarship
Value
The amount varies based on the availability of funds.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be a junior or senior
- Be a history major
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Have financial need
Strong Family Graduate Scholarship
Value
The value of this scholarship is approximately $5,000, but the amount varies based on availability of funds.
Application
To apply, you must complete the Strong Family Graduate Scholarship Application for the next academic year.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, the recipient must:
- Be already admitted into a graduate program in the College of Humanities and Public Affairs
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 in undergraduate coursework
- Be enrolled in nine hours for the fall and spring semester
Preference is given without regard to financial need.
H.D. Harmon Scholarship
Value
This scholarship is shared between the Political Science and History Department. During even academic years (i.e. 2012 - 2013) the scholarship will be awarded by the History Department. During odd academic years (i.e. 2011 - 2012) the scholarship will be awarded by the Political Science Department.
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding, but awards are usually for $1,400 - $1,500.
Application
Complete the General and Departmental
Scholarship Application by the priority application date of March 1. The application will remain available until May 1, but
applications submitted after March 1 might not be considered.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
Renewal criteria
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Selection criteria
Awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled as a sophomore or greater majoring in History or Political Science with an overall GPA of 3.0. Awarded with regard to financial need.
