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Message from the Chair
Your gifts to the Department of History at Ohio State University empower us to fulfill our mission of publishing the very best research, providing excellent instruction to our students, and advancing the interests of the citizens of Ohio. Your generosity will enable a needy undergraduate to remain in school, assist an ambitious graduate student in travelling to an archive in the United States or abroad, supplement the department’s quest to retain the very best faculty, or otherwise help us to advance our mission.
By following the links below you may direct your contributions to nearly three dozen worthy causes. I would be very happy to discuss with donors other options for major gifts to the Department. Let me know if you have questions.
Thank you very much for your support of the Department of History.
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History Student First Student Now Fund
Fund will provide scholarships, study aboard and travel for research for undergraduate and graduate students in the History Department.
Department of History Chairman's Discretionary Fund
Used for development, faculty recruitment and academic programmatic needs in Department of History.
History Student First Student Now Fund
Fund will provide scholarships, study aboard and travel for research for undergraduate and graduate students in the History Department.
Department of History Chairman's Discretionary Fund
Used for development, faculty recruitment and academic programmatic needs in Department of History.
Student Scholarships and Funds
In early spring semester, history undergraduates can apply for many of the following departmental awards and scholarships. (There is a separate application process for students in the Transnational History of World War II Program. Students should contact Professor David Steigerwald directly for information about the WWII Study Abroad Program.)
Award-winners have the opportunity to meet and thank donors at a special luncheon, usually held in April.
- Dr. Ronald S. Erkis Scholarship Fund (483809) - Established February 16, 2023, with gifts from Dr. Ronald S. Erkis and matching funds as part of the Scarlet and Gray Advantage Endowed Matching Gift Program; provides tuition, fees, room, and board support to undergraduate students who are majoring in history. Preference shall be given to students who participate in the WWII Study Abroad Program. If no students meet the selection criteria, the scholarship(s) will be open to all students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients may be recommended by the highest ranking official in the Department of History or his/her designee.
- Lloyd Roberts Evans Endowed Scholarship (642052) - a need- and merit-based award available to junior or senior history majors with a GPA of 3.4 or above
- Dr. Morris Fommer Endowed Scholarship (314840) - supports undergraduate history majors interested in study abroad
- June Fullmer Scholarship Fund (317609) - supports undergraduate students in the Department of History. Preference will be given to students studying in the areas of women’s history or the history of science.
- Goldman Family Enrichment Fund for History Majors in Industry (316788) - a merit-based fund that supports undergraduate history students with research or internship expenses as they prepare for a career outside academia
- Gerry D. Guthrie Scholarship (602833) - supports incoming undergraduate honors students majoring in history
- The Marge Haffner Memorial Scholarship (311202) - For undergraduate history major with financial need
- Austin Kerr Fund in Modern American History (643593) - supports undergraduate history majors in need whose projects focus on modern American history
- Allan R. Millett Scholarship (645009) - supports undergraduate history majors with study abroad expenses
- Dr. John and Marilyn Nethers Endowment Fund in the Department of History (647137) - supports undergraduate history students
- Lois Kemp Shinkle Memorial Scholarship Fund in History (646584)- supports undergraduate history education students
- Adrienne A. & Marvin R. Zahniser Scholarship (607772) - available to senior history majors with a total GPA that puts them in the top 10% of fellow history majors
- Honors Thesis Research Award (317414) - Provides support to undergraduate students who apply and are completing a thesis in the Department of History.
- History Student First Student Now Fund (313118) - Fund will provide scholarships, study aboard and travel for research for undergraduate and graduate students in the History Department.
- Irving A. Adelman and Morgan R. Lewis Scholarship (640068)- supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Ralph Childs Jr. Scholarship (641232) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Donald G. Dunn World War II Scholarship (645077) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Dr. Morris Fommer Endowed Scholarship (314840) - supports undergraduate history majors interested in study abroad
- Nadine and Darold I. Greek Scholarship (642711) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Timothy Gregory Scholarship for History and Archaeology in the Mediterranean Sea Region (317396) - Provides support for one or more undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in the Department of History (“Department”), wish to pursue historical research or study abroad opportunities that include archaeology in the Mediterranean Sea region and demonstrate a desire to pursue archaeological work in the territory of Greece on any period from prehistory to modern times.
- John F. Guilmartin Jr. Scholarship (313906) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Habash/Luczkowski World War II Scholarship (642842)- supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Colonel Jon T. Hoffman, USMCR Scholarship (643246) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Virginia Hull WWII Endowed Scholarship (603329) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Colonel Tahlman Krumm Memorial Endowed Scholarship (647099) -supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Allan R. Millett Scholarship (645009) - supports undergraduate history majors with study abroad expenses
- Julie A. Scheiner WWII Study Abroad Scholarship (315301)- supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Eugene V. Smith Endowed Scholarship (646692)- supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- World War II Excellence Scholarship (315626)- supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
- Friends of History World War II Scholarship (642327) - supports undergraduate students enrolled in the Transnational History of WWII Program (HIST 3798.02)
Graduate Student Awards, Scholarships and Fellowships
- Dr. Robert H. Bremner Memorial Scholarship
- Mansel G. Blackford Student Travel Award
- Andreas Dorpalen Memorial Fund
- Foster Rhea Dulles Memorial Award
- Sydney N. Fisher Memorial Award in Ottoman and Turkish Studies
- Dolores and Henry Frey Jr. Graduate Research Award in Diplomatic and Military History
- Genevieve Brown Gist Scholarship
- Ruth L. Higgins Memorial Scholarship
- Lieutenant Colonel Sean M. Judge PhD Scholarship in Military History
- Helen and Harold Kapiloff Award
- Bradley R. Kastan Award
- John H. Kauffman Family Graduate Award in American History
- Tien-yi Li Prize
- Joseph H. Lynch Memorial Scholarship
- Williamson Murray Military History Graduate Research Support Fund
- Philip P. Poirier Memorial Award
- Elaine S. and John C. Rule Study Abroad Award
- Henry H. Simms Award
- Allan and Helga Wildman Memorial Award
- Diversity Travel Grant
- History Faculty Scholarship
- History Department Summer Research Award
- Retrieving the American Past Award
- Carter V. Findley Fellowship for Study of Ottoman and Turkish History
American History
Dr. Robert H. Bremner Memorial Scholarship (600777)
Henry H. Simms Fund (606635)
John H. Kauffman Family Graduate Support Fund in American History (663580)
Asian History
Tien-yi Li Prize (607202)
Business History
Bradley R. Kastan Fund (603553)
History of Christianity
Joseph H. Lynch Memorial Fund (604393)
Diplomatic and International History
Lieutenant Colonel Sean M. Judge PhD Scholarship in Military History (643504)
Helen and Harold Kapiloff Award (312101)
European History
Andreas Dorpalen Memorial Fund (601797)
Foster Rhea Dulles Memorial Fund (601856)
Philip P. Poirier Memorial Fund (605831)
Elaine S. and John C. Rule Study Abroad Fund (606228)
Medieval History
Joseph H. Lynch Memorial Fund (604393)
Military History
Lieutenant Colonel Sean M. Judge PhD Scholarship in Military History (643504)
Williamson Murray Military History Graduate Research Support Fund (318146)
Ottoman and Turkish Studies
Carter V. Findley Fellowship for Study of Ottoman and Turkish History (640027)
Sydney N. Fisher Memorial Fund in Ottoman and Turkish Studies (642225)
Russian History
Allan and Helga Wildman Memorial Fund (607803)
Awards Based on Gender, Ancestry or Financial Need
Genevieve Brown Gist Scholarship (642533)
Awards for Research or Travel (any field in history)
Mansel G. Blackford Student Travel Fund (640569)
Ruth L. Higgins Memorial Scholarship (603178)
Retrieving the American Past II Fund (626037)
History Faculty Scholarship for Graduate Students (643225)
Timothy Gregory Scholarship for History and Archaeology in the Mediterranean Sea Region (317396)
Departmental Funds
General Departmental Use
Dean G. Micheal Riley Fund (606110)
History Discretionary Fund (302765)
History Enrichment Fund (603207)
James F. Fullington Memorial Fund (602368)
Professor John C. Burnham Fund (640978)
Paul E. Watkins History Book Endowment Fund (607574)
Staff
History Staff Support Fund (312685)
Teaching and Mentoring
Susan M. Hartmann Mentoring and Leadership Endowed Award Fund (643024)
Business History
Business History Fund (601000)
eHistory
eHistory Support Fund (317722)
East Asian History
Chu Endowed Lecture Series Fund (641237)
Environmental History
Environmental History Support Fund (318009)
History of Medicine/Science
John C. Burnham Lecture Series Fund in the History of Medicine/Science (640982)
Military History
Military History Discretionary Fund (307812)
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Archaeology Museum Fund (312379)
Mary Lou and John Habash Fund (642840)
Center for Historical Research (CHR)
Center for Historical Research Programming Fund (316639)
Center for Historical Research Fund (641216)
Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching
Goldberg Program for Excellence in Teaching Fund (602622)
Department Publications
Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective (314891)
Andreas Dorpalen Professorship in European History...Professor Geoffrey Parker
Donald G. and Mary A. Dunn Chair in Modern Military History...Professor Bruno Cabanes
Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity...Professor David Brakke
Carter V. Findley Professorship in Ottoman and Turkish History...Associate Professor Yigit Akin
King George III Chair in British History...Professor Sara Butler
General Raymond E. Mason Jr Chair in Military History...Professor Peter Mansoor
Samuel & Esther Melton Chair of Jewish History & Studies...Professor Matt Goldish
Saul and Sonia Schottenstein Chair in Israel Studies...Assistant Professor Ori Yehudai
Warner R. Woodring Chair in History...Professor John Brooke
Your gift makes a difference.
"My name is Matthew Raskin, and I am eternally grateful that I received this scholarship. I am a rising fourth year at The Ohio State University and I double major in history and English literature while double minoring in Latin and Medieval & Renaissance Studies. I have taken many history courses revolving around the history of religion as well as the Middle Ages. It is my plan to become a History and English professor one of these days and possibly even become the Department Chair of my future department. I am passionate about making certain that students understand the relevance in the history they study whether they are learning about the Trial of Socrates or those conducted in Nuremberg following the Second World War.
I have learned as a history major that it is critical that we understand that which came before us to better prepare for the future. That might sound like a tired exhortation from an historian, but I think it is important to remember all the same. History is so much more than sitting in a dusty library reading old books to write research reports that no one will ever read, and I feel it is my obligation to future generations to destroy that myth. The medieval period, while temporally distant from our own, matters as much today as it ever has. We live in trying times and regardless of the issue that one mentions I always manage to find a medieval parallel, from the Black Death and COVID-19 to the Crusades and Crises in Israel/Palestine. Even in my current position as an undergraduate, I enjoy sharing and discussing these parallels with OSU’s History Club in which I am the Vice President.
Receiving this scholarship makes my dream of passing on my knowledge to future students that much more accessible and possible. I have several more years of schooling ahead of me since I will need my Ph.D. Therefore, receiving this scholarship, as I have, allows me to get a good deal closer to my goal. It enables me to save more money for my future education without which my road to being a professor would be more difficult. Thus, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that has been provided for me to receive the scholarship."
"My name is Katie Dorton, and I am a third year from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am a History major on a pre-Education path. I am honored to receive this scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year, as this scholarship will help me pursue my goal of becoming a history teacher.
Ever since eighth grade, I had a passion for history, thanks to having a wonderful teacher who was able to make learning about history fun. My teacher came up with creative lessons, kept students engaged, and truly cared about all of us. No one felt left out or was worried about tests because my teacher uplifted each student and provided the resources needed to be successful. I want to be that teacher for someone else. I want to get students interested in history—whether it is medical history, U.S. history, ancient history, or mathematical history. Everyone has a place in historical studies and in historiographies as well. In addition, I want to make learning fun and enjoyable. So many students are hard on themselves, so my goal is to create a learning environment that helps students become the best they can be in their own way. This is what I am passionate about.
Thank you for your gracious gift to The Ohio State University. You are helping so many students work toward achieving their goals, and I am very thankful to be granted this scholarship."
"My name is Paul McAllister, I am a fifth year PhD candidate in the Department of History. Last year, I was incredibly grateful to receive the John H. Kauffman Family Summer Research Award and further my study in American Military History with a specific interest in the experiences of African American Solider between the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries.
The funds provided by the Kauffman Family Summer Research Award boosted my ability to conduct research. My dissertation project looks at African American soldiers and veterans and their experiences with healthcare (systems) between 1914 and 1948. To conduct my research, I needed to take several trips, including a four-day visit to The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City. The material collected during this visit has become the central source in my most recent dissertation chapter. Without the grant, the extent to which I was able to conduct research at the Schomburg Center would not have been possible.
As I enter the final stages of my graduate career, I am enormously appreciative (for) the support. I chose to attend Ohio State for graduate study because of its excellent reputation in the field of Military History, and my experience overall has been everything I thought it would be.
My time in the department has been incredible. The support of the faculty, staff, other graduate students, and donors such as yourself have been invaluable to the development of my project and my development as a scholar. Your assistance has made my research possible, and I know that your continued support will be a great boon to current and future students of the department."
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