FYI

The Gilder Lehrman Institute (www.gilderlehrman.org) welcomes applications
from sophomore and junior History and American Studies majors for the 2009
Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program in New York City.

Last year, 15 outstanding undergraduates were selected for the summer
research program in New York City from the following colleges: Bryn Mawr
College; Case Western Reserve University; Clark University; the College of
William and Mary; Concordia College; Cornell College; the George Washington
University; Harvard College; Marian College; Rice University; Stanford
University; SUNY Geneseo; the University of Richmond; Washington University;
and Yale University. In addition to seminars with eminent historians and
behind-the-scenes visits to archives and museums in New York City, the
students worked with the Henry Knox papers in the Gilder Lehrman Collection
and wrote document-based introductions to various topics in the history of
the American Revolution.

If you would like a hard copy of the 2009 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars
Program brochure, please e-mail [log in to unmask] You can find out
more about the program online or download a pdf of the brochure at
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html.
If you would like more information, call Justine Ahlstrom at 212 316-5280 or
e-mail [log in to unmask]
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Gilder Lehrman 2009 History Scholars Program in New York City
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites college sophomores
and juniors with a serious interest in American history, and academic
excellence in the field, to apply for:
*    15 Gilder Lehrman History Scholarships to a five-week research program
in New York City from June 28 to August 1, 2009; each student is awarded a
fellowship worth $10,000 that includes tuition, books, field trips, a travel
allowance of $600 for transportation to and from New York City, room and
board, and a $2,200 stipend.
*    Up to 50 places for One-Week Scholars (Finalists), who will be invited
to a one-week program in New York City from June 13 to June 20, 2009; each
student is awarded a fellowship worth $1,500 that includes tuition, field
trips, a $600 travel allowance, and room and board.
 
Gilder Lehrman History Scholars will:
*    Conduct primary-source research to prepare historical materials for
publication and create brief historical documentaries. Each year's project
is designed by the program leaders to focus on a strength of the Gilder
Lehrman Collection-the Founding Era, slavery and abolition, or the Civil
War.  
*    Participate in exclusive seminars with eminent historians to discuss
historical issues and gain insight into history as a profession. Past
sessions have been led by David Blight, Eric Foner, Carol Berkin, James M.
McPherson, James O. Horton, and Christine Stansell, among others.
*    Enjoy behind-the-scenes visits to archives of rare historical
documents, books, and material culture, including the New-York Historical
Society, the New York Public Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 
 
Gilder Lehrman One-Week Scholars will:
*    Participate in a weeklong program that fosters an interest in American
history through field trips, discussions with professionals about careers
for history majors, and lectures by leading scholars such as David Brion
Davis, Christopher Leslie Brown, and Pauline Maier.
 
Eligibility: At the time of application (March 2009), students must be
considered sophomores or juniors in an accredited college or university
(students must have completed at least one full year of undergraduate work
before applying and should expect to return to school for a full year of
undergraduate study after the program); should have completed at least one
course in American history; and should expect to major or specialize in
American history or American Studies. Applications from international
students and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
 
Applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2009, and include: 
1. Registration of your application online at
www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student3.html. (Applicants without access to
the Internet may skip this step.) 
2. A signed cover letter (1-2 pages) describing your interest in and
preparation for this program, along with contact information and the names
of your two recommenders.
3. An official college transcript and a resume or CV. 
4. A sample of your historical writing. (This should be no more than 5
double-spaced pages and can be drawn from class assignments or independent
work.)
5. Two letters of recommendation by faculty members, at least one of whom
has been your instructor in an American history or American Studies course.
 
Send application materials to:
Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
601 West 110th Street, Suite 4M
New York, NY 10025
Faxed or e-mailed materials will not be accepted. All applicants will be
automatically considered for both the five-week and one-week programs. No
separate application is necessary.
Notifications will be mailed by April 2, 2009. For more information about
applications, e-mail [log in to unmask] or phone Justine Ahlstrom at
212-316-5280. For more information about the Gilder Lehrman Institute of
American History, and to see a list of previous scholars, visit
www.gilderlehrman.org and www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/student2.html.
 
 

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