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). Essays should contain a cover page containing student ID# and UD email address only. Award amount: $400
Deadline: April 5, 2024 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 number of essays selected. Total award amount determined by number of essays selected. Essays should contain a cover page containing student ID# and UD email address only.
Award Amount: up to $600
Deadline: April 5, 2024 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 number of essays selected. Essays should contain a cover page containing student ID# and UD email address only.
Award Amount: up to $2,500
Deadline: April 5, 2024 Essay submissions for this prize should be uploaded here.
Joseph Donald Craven Essay Prize
The Joseph Donald Craven Prize is awarded each year for the best essay submitted on what changes should be made in the Constitution of the United States and/or the economic system of the United States to further the interest of democracy and make the government more responsive to the will of the people. Essays do not need to be long; 1,000–2,000 words are suggested. All Political Science, International Relations and History majors are encouraged to submit entries. This prize was established in 1985 by The Honorable Joseph D. Craven, former Attorney General of the State of Delaware.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 5, 2024 Submit to AWARD-SUBMISSIONS@udel.edu. Please list “Craven Essay” in the subject line. Include your name and UD ID # on every page submitted.
William E. Meakin Memorial Award
Awarded to a junior or senior history major who meets the scholarship criteria of academic performance and a distinguished record of community service. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply. Up to four (4) winners may be chosen. Total award amount determined by number of winners selected.
Award Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: April 5, 2024 To apply, complete the 2024 William E. Meakin Memorial Award Application