Scholarships and Paper Prizes
Funding your future
At UB’s Department of History, we believe in recognizing academic excellence, supporting diversity and helping students explore the world through history. Thanks to generous donors and endowments, we offer scholarships that reward hard work, strong character and a commitment to history.
Learn about:
- Academic Excellence: Scholarships for history majors with outstanding records.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Awards supporting underrepresented students.
- Study Abroad: Funding for international learning experiences.
- Internships and Research: Support for hands-on learning and public history projects.
History majors in their senior year who have written an outstanding paper relating to the U.S. Constitution are invited to apply for the Curvish Paper Prize. The Edward L. Curvish, Jr. Award was established in 2000 by Edward L. Curvish, Jr., who received a BA in the Department of History. He went on to receive a Master’s in Education and taught high school for many years.
Each Spring the Department awards a prize for the best honors thesis or substantial research paper written in that academic year. The prize is awarded in honor of Professor Patricia Mazón, a historian of Germany who retired from the department in 2017. The author of the winning paper will receive a cash prize and will be recognized at graduation.
The College of Arts and Sciences also maintains a list of scholarships and awards made available to undergraduate students within the College.
- Read the scholarship descriptions carefully
- Gather required documents (personal statements, letters of recommendation, project descriptions)
- Submit your application online
Ready to take the next step? Apply below and let your passion for history take you further.
Have questions?
DUS Office Hours:
Professor Cari Casteel
When: Tuesdays 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Email the DGS for an appointment.