Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025
The Department of History is now accepting submissions for the following essay awards. Questions regarding any of the awards or scholarships should be emailed to history@udel.edu.
Essay submissions for the following awards should be 8-12 pages in length, formatted as follows:
- Double-spaced
- 1-inch margins
- 12-pt font
- Paginated in standard citation
- Cover page containing UD ID # and UD email address only – no names should be listed
William Purnell “Old Home” Essay Prize
Awarded for the best undergraduate essay submitted to the History Department on the history of Delaware or the Eastern Shore (Delmarva). Award amount: up to $400
Essay submissions for this prize should be uploaded here.
Alumni Undergraduate Essay Prize
Awarded for the best essay(s) on a non-US history topic. Up to two (2) essays may be chosen. Total award amount determined by the number of essays selected. Award Amount: up to $500
Essay submissions for this prize should be uploaded here.
Thomas J. Craven Essay Prize
Awarded for the best essay(s) on any topic in Delaware history, or on the political or constitutional history of the United States since 1789. Multiple winning essays may be chosen. Total award amount determined by the number of essays selected. Award Amount: up to $3,500