In recognition of Sara Jackson’s commitment to minority students and graduate research, the WHA provides an annual award of $500 in support of student (M.A. or Ph.D.) research in the field of Western history. The award has been endowed by the friends and colleagues of Sara Jackson. Preference will be given to African American or […]
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Walter Rundell Award
In recognition of the late Walter Rundell, Jr.’s commitment to graduate education in the field of Western history, the Western History Association offers a graduate student award in the field of Western history for $1,500. The applicant should be a doctoral candidate who has completed comprehensive examinations for their dissertation subject. SEE FUNDER WEBSITE FOR […]
Trennert-Iverson Graduate Student Conference Scholarship
Two $500 annual awards will be given to graduate students, M.A. or Ph.D., to help lessen the burden of costs to attend the annual Western History Association conference. The cost of conference registration and tickets to the welcome reception are also included.
Indian Student Conference Award
Two $500 annual awards will be given to Indian students, undergraduate, M.A., or Ph.D., to help lessen the burden of costs to attend the annual Western History Association. In addition, the cost of conference registration and tickets to the welcoming reception, graduate student social hour, Presidential luncheon, and Indian Scholars luncheon, will be included in […]
Huntington-WHA Martin Ridge Fellowship
In recognition of Martin Ridge’s long service to both the Western History Association and the Huntington Library, this $2,500, one-month fellowship to the Huntington has been established in his honor. Recipients of the fellowship are expected to be in continuous residence at the Huntington for one month. Ph.D. or equivalent or a doctoral student at […]