Departmental Awards for Students

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

Allen T. Price Scholarship - A need-based scholarship awarded to excellent history majors.

Previous Winners: Alexander DeMarino and Nina Sackett

Francis Wayland Shepardson Scholarship - For sophomore or junior students who have shown proficiency and interest in American History.

Previous Winner: Danielle Strack

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

Previous Winners: Christopher J. Henderson and Jonathan D. Webb

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.

Previous Winner: Randi Stead (graduated 2007)

William T. Utter Memorial Prize - Cash prize awarded to the best Honors project by a history major.

Previous Winner: Timothy Scott Johnson  (graduated 2007)