Phi Alpha Theta Paper Prize Awards
From phialphatheta.org. $400 to $500. Deadline July 1, 2027.
- Award
- $400 to $500
- Deadline
- July 1, 2027 255 days left
- Provider
- phialphatheta.org
- Who can apply
- Open to undergraduate college students or graduate and professional students studying history.
- Level
- College Students, Graduate Students
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Membership
- Phi Alpha Theta (must be a verified member)
- Essay
- Yes, 1 essay
- Documents
- Essay, Bibliography
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
Apply by email to patpaperprizeawards@g.fmarion.edu. Subject line: 2027 PAT Paper Prize UNDERGRADUATE submission (UG) OR 2027 PAT Paper Prize GRADUATE (GR) submission. Include: Email text body should include the following information in this order: Name, College Affiliation, Paper Title, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Email Address, College/University where you joined Phi Alpha Theta, Year inducted. Requirements: Must be a member of Phi Alpha Theta (membership will be verified by the National Office); Open to undergraduate and graduate student members; Papers should not exceed 25 typewritten double-spaced pages in length (excluding bibliography); Title page should only include the title of the essay; do not include name or college affiliation on the title page; Eliminate footers or headers bearing the student's name from individual pages, but pages must be consecutively numbered; Papers should be organized in a form similar to articles published in The Historian with footnotes, spelling, and punctu; Only one submission per student is allowed; Essay must be submitted as an MS Word document or PDF attachment; do not cut and paste essay into the body of the email.
Essay prompt
The essays should combine original historical research on significant subjects, based on source material and manuscripts if possible, with good English composition and superior style.
Common questions
How much is the Phi Alpha Theta Paper Prize Awards worth?
Awards range from $400 to $500.
When is the Phi Alpha Theta Paper Prize Awards deadline?
The deadline is July 1, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 255 days away.
Who can apply for the Phi Alpha Theta Paper Prize Awards?
Open to undergraduate college students or graduate and professional students studying history. No state restriction is listed.
Does the Phi Alpha Theta Paper Prize Awards require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "The essays should combine original historical research on significant subjects, based on source material and manuscripts if possible, with good English composition and superior style.".
How do I apply for the Phi Alpha Theta Paper Prize Awards?
Applications are sent by email to patpaperprizeawards@g.fmarion.edu. Have these ready: Essay, Bibliography. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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