Student Resources

Up to three prizes in each category may be awarded as merited.

Winners and honorable mentions will:

• be acknowledged in an email to the entire group that received the invitation to participate,
• be listed on the Essay Competition web page,
• receive a certificate of award, and
• have a permanent resume "perk."

Open to all students, regardless of major, the History Club is a welcoming space for anyone interested in the past—from ancient civilizations to modern movements. There are no GPA requirements or dues, and you’re welcome to join anytime or just attend a meeting to see what we’re about. The club hosts fun and educational events like museum trips, historical site visits, guest speakers and more. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious, this is a great way to get involved and connect with fellow students.

Phi Alpha Theta is a prestigious national honor society that recognizes excellence in the study of history. Open to all majors, students must complete at least 12 credits in history with a GPA of 3.1 or higher in those courses and hold an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Lifetime membership includes benefits such as a certificate, graduation honor cords, resume enhancement and a subscription to The Historian journal. To apply, students must submit an application and a one-time $50 fee. Participation reflects academic distinction and a passion for historical scholarship.

 
To Apply

• Deadline TBD
• $50 one-time membership fee—payable to UWRF History Club

1. Print and complete this membership application form, or pick one up from the bulletin board or wall file across from KFA 307/309 or the student staff office in KFA 333.
2. Submit your application with your $50 one-time membership fee (payable to UWRF History Club):

• Drop off at: KFA 333 Student Staff Office or KFA 307 History and Philosophy main office

If, after review of your DAR, it is determined that you are not eligible, your application fee will be refunded in full.

• Must have attained freshman status.
• Must show aptitude and interest in continuing the study of history with consideration being given to applicants who are pursuing a degree with a major in History.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Preference given to a student with financial need.
• Preference given to students, who like Dr. Feinstein, had an interest in WWII Holocaust study and Russian history.
• Based on the criteria, applicants must write an essay detailing qualifications for the scholarship.

This scholarship supports outstanding History students.

• Student must be a History and/or Broad Field Social Studies major
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must have attended UWRF as a full-time student for at least one semester when he/she applies for this scholarship

This scholarship supports an outstanding entering sophomore student with a History major.

• Student must have completed 32 credits of university work
• Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Student must have demonstrated financial need
• Student must be a responsible citizen
• In the event that a History major does not qualify, a Political Science or Sociology major will be considered, in that order.

This scholarship supports an entering junior or senior student with a History major.

• Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be a resident of Wisconsin or Minnesota

This scholarship supports students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year majoring in History. (No new award for 2020-21; this award was renewed for last year's recipient.)

• Student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• The scholarship is renewable each year until graduation, provided the recipient continues in their major and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

• Student must have attained freshman status.
• Show aptitude and interest in continuing the study of history with consideration being given to applicants who are pursuing a degree with a major in History.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship supports a full-time entering sophomore, junior or senior student with a History major.

• Student must be enrolled for both the upcoming fall and spring semesters of the academic year
• Student must have completed at least one full year of study or 30 credit hours at UWRF
• Academic excellence in the history major, potential for success and financial need may also be factors.

1. Make an advising appointment
   • Follow the instructions in the advising email you received. Don't wait until the last minute—if your adviser is unavailable last-minute, your registration could be delayed—it is to your advantage to register at the earliest allowable date! Forgot your adviser's name? Look on your DAR.
2. Have these two items ready for your advising appointment
   1. Your tentative schedule for the upcoming semester; and
   2. Your DAR (Degree Audit Report) from eSIS.
3. Register online at the date and time given to you (and also after that time)
   • It is to your advantage to register at the earliest eligible time!

• Kennedy @ 100
• US History topics podcast - BenFranklin.com (including Dr. Ryan Fischer's podcast about his Cattle Colonialsm... book, Feb. 2016)
• Education Portal - Free history lessons
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Wisconsin History Society
• UWRF Area Research Center
• UWRF Davee Library