Scholarships

History Scholarships

Dr. Stephen C. Feinstein Memorial Scholarship. 

• Must have attained freshman status.
• Must show aptitude and interest in continuing the study of history with consideration being given to applicants who are pursuing a degree with a major in History.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Preference given to a student with financial need.
• Preference given to students, who like Dr. Feinstein, had an interest in WWII Holocaust study and Russian history.
• Based on the criteria, applicants must write an essay detailing qualifications for the scholarship.

History Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship supports outstanding History students.

• Student must be a History and/or Broad Field Social Studies major
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must have attended UWRF as a full-time student for at least one semester when he/she applies for this scholarship

Margaret and Colonel H. G. Jones Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship supports an outstanding entering sophomore student with a History major.

• Student must have completed 32 credits of university work
• Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Student must have demonstrated financial need
• Student must be a responsible citizen
• In the event that a History major does not qualify, a Political Science or Sociology major will be considered, in that order.

Moeser Historical Scholarship. This scholarship supports an entering junior or senior student with a History major.

• Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be a resident of Wisconsin or Minnesota

Manley E. Olson History Scholarship. This scholarship supports students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year majoring in History. (No new award for 2020-21; this award was renewed for last year's recipient.)

• Student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• The scholarship is renewable each year until graduation, provided the recipient continues in their major and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Dr. Edward N. Peterson Scholarship. 

• Student must have attained freshman status.
• Show aptitude and interest in continuing the study of history with consideration being given to applicants who are pursuing a degree with a major in History.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Walker D. & Helen Bryant Wyman Scholarship. This scholarship supports a full time entering sophomore, junior or senior student with a History major.

• Student must be enrolled for both the upcoming fall and spring semesters of the academic year
• Student must have completed at least one full year of study or 30 credit hours at UWRF
• Academic excellence in the history major, potential for success and financial need may also be factors.