Scholarship and Paper Prize Applications

All scholarship and paper prize applicants are required to fill out the relevant forms below when applying. Read the instructions carefully as certain scholarships will require information beyond that applicants provide in the general application form.

Check all scholarships to apply for

(Required)

Bryan G. Argo Memorial Scholarship

Department of History Internship Scholarship

Department of History Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship

Joyce J. and John D. Milligan and Family Scholarship

Milton Plesur/Department of History Scholarship

Milton Plesur and Schoellkopf Awards for Study Abroad

Personal Information

Full Name

(Required)

UB Person Number

(Required)

Permanent Adress (street, city, state, zip code)

(Required)

Local Address (street, city, state, zip code)

(Required)

Phone Number (with area code)

(Required)

Are you a New York State resident?

(Required)

Yes

Academic Information

Current Level

(Required)

First-year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

History GPA

(Required)

Expected Graduation Date

(Required)

Personal Statement and Letter of Recommendation Instructions

All scholarships require a personal statement and one letter of recommendation from a Department of History faculty member.

Personal Statement:

Attach a typed statement that demonstrates your serious interest in the study of history. Topics to address include: the basis for your interest in history, academic and non-academic activities which demonstrate your commitment to the discipline of History and the larger community, and your future career plans.

Pay attention to the criteria of the particular scholarships for which you are applying. Statements should be at least one page in length, but no more than three double-spaced typed pages. One statement can serve for multiple scholarships.

Upload your personal statement

Special instructions for the Milligan Scholarship personal statement:

Be sure to focus on both academic and personal characteristics that make you suited for the Milligan Scholarship.

Letter of Recommendation:

All scholarships require one letter of recommendation from a Department of History faculty member. One letter of recommendation will suffice for multiple scholarships. Once you have requested a letter and the faculty member has accepted that request, the faculty member will send the letter directly to the Awards Committee. Letters should not be attached to this application by the applicant.

Please indicate below the name of the faculty member writing the letter of recommendation.

Name of faculty member:

Additional Information for Specific Scholarships

Department of History Internship Scholarship

In addition to the general application, personal statement and faculty recommendation letter, the Internship Scholarship also requires a short description of the value of your internship project.

Upload your value statement

Milton Plesur and Schoellkopf Awards for Study Abroad

In a brief essay of no more than 500 words, describe your motivations for undertaking your chosen study abroad program, the likely courses to be taken, and your assessment of how this experience will assist you in realizing your personal, academic, and career goals. If you have previous experience living or studying abroad please describe that as well.

*The Study Abraod Statement should be completed IN ADDITION to the personal statement.

Study Abroad Statement

Complete this section only if applying for a Study Abroad Award.

Anticipated term of participation

Administering Campus

Destination(s) City and Country

Host Institution and Department Address

Will this be your first experience studying abroad?

Yes

Application Certification

I certify that the above information and information given in required supplementary documentation is correct.

Full Name

(Required)

Security Check

(Required)

Check all paper prizes to apply for

(Required)

Curvish Paper Prize

Undergraduate Research Paper Prize

Personal Information

Full Name

(Required)

UB Person Number

(Required)

Permanent Adress (street, city, state, zip code)

(Required)

Local Address (street, city, state, zip code)

(Required)

Phone Number (with area code)

(Required)

Are you a New York State resident?

(Required)

Yes

Academic Information

Current Level

(Required)

First-year

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

History GPA

(Required)

Expected Graduation Date

(Required)

Personal Statement and Letter of Recommendation Instructions

Curvish Paper Prize Applications must include a personal statement AND a Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member.

Undergraduate Research Paper Prize applications require ONLY a personal statement

Personal Statement

Attach a typed statement that demonstrates your serious interest in the study of history. Topics to address include the basis for your interest in history, academic and non-academic activities which demonstrate your commitment to the discipline of History and the larger community, and your future career plans. Statements should be at least one page in length, but no more than three double-spaced typed pages. One statement can serve for multiple prizes.

Upload your personal statement

Letter of Recommendation

Only Curvish Paper Prize applicants should submit a letter of recommendation.

Please indicate below the name of the faculty member writing the letter of recommendation.

Name of faculty member:

Application Certification

I certify that the above information and information given in required supplementary documentation is correct.

Full Name

(Required)

Security Check

(Required)

Scholarship and Paper Prize Applications

Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Academic Information

Personal Statement and Letter of Recommendation Instructions

Additional Information for Specific Scholarships

Application Certification

Paper Prizes Application

Personal Information

Academic Information

Personal Statement and Letter of Recommendation Instructions

Application Certification

Department of History