The Joseph and Catherin Hirsch Memorial Award

This Department of History scholarship is awarded to a promising Junior history major in honor of the parents of Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Gowen.

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please complete a 500-word essay and biographical statement about why you are pursining a degree in history; include high school/ college academics, extra cirricular activities, leadership experiences, campus and community service, honors and awards, employment, and career goals.
  2. Please upload an example of your best writing that you have completed for one of your history classes (can be an essay, a book review, a research paper, or any form of expository writing).