Departmental Awards for Graduate Students

These awards are given out at the end of every spring semester. All current graduate students in the Department of History are invited to submit their applications for consideration

Don Lammers Graduate Award

  • This award is designed for a History graduate student in good
    standing whose research interests and related activities promise to improve
    our knowledge and historical understanding of the nature and dynamics of
    international and intercultural relationships in any geographical region
    or time period.
  • For consideration: Please submit a letter indicating your interest in the award and a current
    C.V.
  • Past award winners: Harry Odamtten, 2010; Leslie Hadfield, 2008; Ibra Sene & Dawn Ottevaere, 2007; David Carletta, 2006; Tamba M’Bayo, 2005; Kennetta Hammond, 2004; Dawne Curry, 2003; Eric Duke, 2002; Kevin Brown, 2001; Hilary Jones, 2000; Ghislaine Lydon, 1999; Deward Paulino, 1998; Nicholas Creary, 1997; Tim Carmichael, 1996.

Fred Williams Graduate Award

  • This award is designed to recognize teaching assistants who plan
    a teaching career in History (with preference given to the teaching of
    American history) at the college or university level as exemplified by
    Professor Williams during his tenure at Michigan State University.
  • For consideration: Please submit a letter indicating your interest in the award, a sample
    syllabus and a current C.V.
  • Past award winners: Erika Jackson & Lauren Kientz 2010; Daniel Dalrymple & Jamie Dalrymple, 2008; Piril Atabay, 2007; Heath Bowen, 2006; Joe Genetin-Pilawa, 2005; Jill Huerta, 2004; Anne Heutsche, 2002; Matthew Whitaker, 2001; Amy Hay, 2000; Daniel Lerner, 1999; Pero Dagbovie, 1998; Susan Stein-Roggenbuck, 1997; Catherine Badura, 1996.

Muelder-Lowe Graduate Award

  • This award is designed to recognize assistants who plan a teaching
    career in History (with preference given to the teaching of European
    history) at the college or university level.
  • For consideration: Please submit a letter indicating your interest in the award, a sample
    syllabus and a current C.V.
  • Past award winners: Benjamin Sawyer (Fall), Bethany Hicks (Spring), 2010; Eric Limbach, 2008; Kelly Palmer, 2007; Bethany Nufer, 2006; Marcie Cowley and Eric Constant, 2005; Julia Woesthoff, 2004; Meredith Roman, 2003; Anne Baker, 2001; Michael Carignan, 2000; Jan Bulman, 1999; Charles Urbany, 1997; Terry Fleming, 1996.

Harry Brown Graduate Fellowship in American History

  • This award is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence.
  • For consideration: Please submit a letter indicating interest and a C.V.
  • Past award winners: Jennifer Barclay, 2010; Jason Friedman & Ryan Pettengill, 2008; Sowande’ Mustakeem, 2007; Lauren Kientz, 2006; Heath Bowen, 2005; Joe Genetin-Pilawa, 2004; Amy Hay, 2003.

Jeff Rooney Paper Prize

  • This award is given to a graduate student who writes the best paper in a seminar in the year of the award.
  • For consideration: Please submit your paper.
  • Past award winners; Jill Kelly, 2008; Bethany Nufer, 2005; Heath Bowen, 2003; Steven Wilkshire, 1997; Amy Lagler, 1996.

Dr. Kwan-Wai So Memorial Scholarship Fund in HST

  • This award is given to a graduate student who is in good standing with the department, has an exemplary record, and recognized by the Department as an effective and motivational teacher with a focus or concentration in Asian History.

Irene Steindler Endowment in HST

  • This award is given to a graduate student who promotes diversity, programs or activities related to the Department’s participation in or collaboration with the University‘s Jewish Studies Program; increasing visibility of the Department to the public (visiting lectureships, webcasts, podcasts, etc.) faculty research and travel, and graduate research.

James Waltz Fellowship in HST

  • This award is for the recruitment of new graduate students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Fed. Government for study in HST at MSU.  Preference shall be given to applicants with a focus or concentration in European (esp. pre-1789) History.