Gettysburg College-Gilder Lehrman Institute (GLI) History Scholarship
ListedCollege program
- Award
- $50,000 per year ($200,000 over four years); a limited number awarded each year
- Deadline
- For fall 2027, submit both the Common Application and scholarship application by November 1, 2026 (Early Decision I), November 15, 2026 (Early Action), January 15, 2027 (Regular Decision), or January 20, 2027 (Early Decision II). Early Decision and Early Action applicants receive priority consideration.
- How to apply
- Submit the Common Application and the fall 2027 GLI History Scholarship form. Write a 250 to 350 word essay on how history has influenced your values, education or engagement and inspired future impact.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- An essay
- Who can apply
- High-achieving first-year applicants with a strong interest in history shown through academics, independent research or personal experience.
- Good to know
- The fall 2027 application is available. Nonrecipients are considered for other academic merit scholarships. Renewal requires the scholarship-specific cumulative GPA and academic progress, but the reviewed pages do not specify the GLI GPA threshold.
- Details
- History