Scholarship in American History
This $2000 scholarship is funded by NSCDA-TX and is awarded to a graduate student in the History Department at The University of Texas in Austin. Sometimes this scholarship is divided among two students.
American Heritage Award
This scholarship/award is to be presented to an organization, group, or student to promote knowledge of patriotism and American heritage through community work, projects, or through a course of study. Our national organization and the other Region III states contribute funds for this award. Texas will be the Spotlight Society that presents the award in 2025-2026.
More information can be found on the National website.
Texas History Day Scholarships
Two scholarships of $225 each are awarded annually to a middle and high school student winner of the Texas History Day contest.
Texas History Day 2022 Winners
Junior Division: Eric Zang
Debate and Diplomacy During the Louisiana Purchase: How the Monumental Agreement Came to Be
Senior Division: Fiona Fulton
Their Eyes Are Not Open: Sarah Winnemucca's Diplomacy, Failures, and Successes