History and Social Science Scholarships and Careers in History
Scholarships
Applying for a scholarship has never been easier. Just go to the MSU Financial Aid Office's Scholarships and Awards page and click on "Apply Now." You will be automatically matched with scholarship opportunities for which you qualify based on your application and your MSU student record.
Some scholarships you are matched with may ask you to provide additional information;please contact the Financial Aid Office if you have questions. Some scholarships also are given in part based on financial need. You should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well to be eligible for those scholarships.
The scholarship application opens in December and must be completed by February 15 for you to be eligible for aid in the next academic year. So, to receive aid for Fall 2025–Spring 2026, you must complete your application by February 15, 2025.
Specific history and social science scholarships for which you may be eligible include:
Frances Bane Crockett Scholarship — Established by H. Paul Crockett in memory of his wife, Frances Bane Crockett. Scholarship is available to older than average (over 24 years) students with at least a 2.0 GPA. Students must be majoring in social science or general college studies. Financial need is also a consideration.
Virginia P. George Scholarship — Established through the estate of Virginia P. George, a life-long social studies educator. Offered to social science students with a GPA no greater than 3.0.
Dr. N.M. Lillehaugen History Scholarship — Offered to junior or senior history majors. Award based on academic performance and promise. A 3.0 GPA is required.
Merton and Karen Johnsrud Scholarship — Established by the Johnsruds for the benefit of social science students who are North Dakota residents.
Paul Morrison Scholarship — Offered to junior or seniors who are majoring in economics, history, social science or sociology. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Financial need is also a consideration.
Social Science Endowment Scholarship — Offered to a social science student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Paul and Sheri Tefft Scholarship — Offered based on order of preference: first, to a B.S.Ed. in History major; second, to a student with a concentration in Political Science; third, to a B.S.Ed in Social Science major.
Scholarship and Award Recipients for 2024–2025
Virginia P. George Scholarship
Alexandria Houser
Briza Ochoa
Dr. N.M. Lillehaugen History Scholarship
Shiloh Ballantyne
Olivia Bervig
Merton and Karen Johnsrud Scholarship
Michael Epperson
Laura Hovland
Bailey Nordgaard
Paul Morrison Scholarship
Alyssa St. Pierre
Social Science Endowment Scholarship
Alexis Haider
Paul and Sheri Tefft Scholarship
Violet Azure
Kierra Fournier
Shad Huber
David Schneibel
Careers in History
The American Historical Association offers two online guides for those wanting to work in history: Careers for History Majors, and Careers for Students of History. Minot State University also offers a number of resources and programs through the Career Services office.
