Civil War Program Scholarships

GETTYSBURG SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS

The Peter Jay Sharp Fellowships
The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation of New York City was established in 1984 to fund programs in education and the arts. The two Peter Jay Sharp Fellowships, valued at $17,500 each, pay a substantial portion of the costs for the Gettysburg Semester. These fellowships are available to applicants who have a record of academic distinction, a commitment to Civil War Era Studies, and the potential for genuine advancement as a scholar from the experience of a term in Gettysburg. Although they are not need-based, first consideration will generally be given to accepted students who are unable, from their own resources or the transfer of insufficient financial-aid funds from their home school, to completely meet the tuition expenses of the Gettysburg Semester. Applicants to the Gettysburg Semester should indicate in an attached letter whether they wish to be considered for the Sharp Fellowships.

The John M. Templeton Scholarship 
Dr. John M. Templeton, Jr., of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, has graciously provided funding up to $10,000 towards tuition for a student accepted into the Gettysburg Semester for 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Templeton scholarship is available to Gettysburg Semester student with demonstrated financial need, a record of academic distinction and a commitment to Civil War Era Studies. Students wishing to be considered for the Templeton scholarship should attach a letter to their application to the Gettysburg Semester, indicating their interest in being considered and the circumstances under which the award of the Templeton scholarship would be especially desirable.

The Peter A. Benoliel Scholarship
Mr. Peter A. Benoliel, of St. Davids, Pennsylvania, has kindly committed a scholarship of $5,000 for 2006, 2007 and 2008 to the Gettysburg Semester to assist students with demonstrated financial need and, if possible, an interest in performing with the College's musical ensembles while in residence with the Gettysburg Semester. Students wishing to be considered for the Benoliel scholarship should attach a letter to their application to the Gettysburg Semester, indicating their interest in being considered and the circumstances under which the award of the Benoliel scholarship would be especially desirable.

In addition there are several anonymous scholarships available.  A Scholarship Application will be provided to you once your application has been received.

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CIVIL WAR INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College presents a week-long program each summer during the last week of June and includes lectures, battlefield tours, films and other special activities. The CWI has sponsored this Institute since 1983, and 300 students of the war attend.

Scholarships to attend the annual Civil War Institute are available for high school juniors and high school history teachers.

A full scholarship covers a shared air-conditioned dorm room, board and tuition. Transportation costs are NOT covered by scholarship funds. Only first-time attendees are eligible for scholarships.

Students who have at least completed their Junior year of High School, one year of U.S. history and have a genuine interest in the Civil War may apply for a scholarship by including the following with their application.

_____    Your academic transcript;
_____    Two letters of recommendation (including one from your history teacher);
_____    A letter describing your interest in the Civil War and why you feel that the CWI would benefit you.
_____    An original work (essay or research paper) from your history class.

Teachers who wish to apply for a scholarship much teach full-time with at least two years experience, and have Civil War Studies as part of their teaching. PA ACT 48 & CEUs should be in place and available for teachers in 2008. They should be prepared to share ideas/lessons associated with teaching Civil War studies and should submit the following with their application:

_____    One letter of recommendation from a teaching colleague, department chair, or principal;
_____    A second letter of recommendation from a recent student of that applicant;
_____    A letter describing what you hope to learn from, as well as contribute to, the CWI.

The deadline for applications is March 31st. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail as soon as a decision has been made (shortly before June 1st).