Departmental Awards for Students

Alfred W. Lever Travel Scholarship - Provides travel funds for history majors who are doing senior research or summer research.

Michael and Amy Gordon Award - Awarded to a graduating senior who intends to pursue their studies at the graduate level. Winner: Kendall Wyllie (2011-2012)

Allen T. Price Scholarship - A need-based scholarship awarded to excellent history majors.Winner: Jennifer Nygren (2011-2012)

Francis Wayland Shepardson Scholarship - For sophomore or junior students who have shown proficiency and interest in American History.Winner: Elizabeth Hudock (2011-2012)

Leila Nichols Scholarship - Awarded to an Ohio resident who submits the best essay on the history of Ohio. 

John C. Taylor II Memorial Prize - The parents of John Taylor created the prize in memory of their son who was a student at Denison and a history enthusiast. The prize is awarded to a graduating senior in American history who has an excellent grade-point average and who has done commendable work in history courses. Winner: Emily Morrison (2011-2012)

William T. Utter Memorial Prize - Cash prize awarded to the best Honors project by a history major. Winner: Sean Beebe (2011-2012)