Scholarships & Awards

Carol J. Ehlers Scholarship

The Carol J. Ehlers Scholarship is a multi-year scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a major in History who display a strong interest in European History. Recipients will receive an annual award of $1000 for up to four years. The award is merit based. Continuation of the scholarship is contingent upon remaining a History major and maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 and History major GPA of 3.3.

Cliff and Carol Pearson Scholarship

This scholarship, established by CU alumni Cliff (HIST ’82 and ENGR ’82) and Carol (JOUR ’81) Pearson, provides a $2,500 undergraduate scholarship to a student enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences who is pursuing a major or a minor in History. Preference will be given to students who are the first generation in their family to attend college, and is limited to students with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is for one academic year and is renewable based on criteria established by the Department and the University.  

Colton G. Erickson Scholarship

The Colton G. Erickson Scholarship was established by the History Department in memory of former student Colton G. Erickson (1994 – 2018), who graduated in 2017 while living with brain cancer. With the support of Colton’s family, the History Department will award $1000 to an incoming freshman or current undergraduate student with a major in History who has faced adversity and achieved excellence. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Fred & Virginia Anderson Scholarship

This scholarship, given in honor of Emeritus faculty Fred Anderson and Virginia DeJohn Anderson, is awarded to an incoming freshman or current undergraduate student with a major in History who displays a strong interest in the history of the Americas, Africa, Asia, or the Middle East. Preference is given to students who are the first generation in their family to attend college, and such students are highly encouraged to apply. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is renewable based on criteria established by the University.

Katherine Jacob Lamont Scholarship

Established in the name of Katherine J. Lamont, the Lamont Scholarship annually awards $500 - $1000 to continuing (sophomore or junior standing) students within the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are selected in recognition of sustained excellence and exceptional scholarly performance. Qualified history students will be automatically considered by the History Department Undergraduate Studies Committee. Students selected to receive the Lamont Scholarship will be notified in late April / early May.

Robert C. Rogers Scholarship

The Robert C. Rogers Scholarship, established in memory of Robert C. Rogers, is awarded to an incoming transfer or current first-year transfer student with a declared major in History. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is renewable based on criteria established by the University.