Beyond the Classroom

Amount: Up to $500
Contact: Chair, History Department, Mahar Hall
Named for Dr. Geraldine Forbes, who taught in the History department from 1971-2012. The award honors Dr. Forbes’ commitment to undergraduate research and travel. Students may apply for research and travel support up to $500.
Contact the History department for information and application deadlines.

Amount: $2,400 
Contact: Chair, History Department, Mahar Hall
This award was created in 1998 as a tribute to Dr. Virginia L. Radley (d.1998), President Emerita, to laud her commitment to academic excellence and years of service to Oswego State. To qualify for this award, a student must: Be an undergraduate history major or a student pursuing a graduate degree in history during the spring semester.

Amount: $275
Contact: Chair, History Department, Mahar Hall
This award honors the late Marion Mahar (d.1960), Professor of Modern History, in the social studies department at SUNY Oswego. She was active on campus from 1931–1957 and in the Oswego community assisting the refugees during the war. The award is given each year at Honors Convocation to the outstanding graduating senior in the field of history. Selections are made by the History Department.

Amount: $175
Contact: Chair, History Department, Mahar Hall
This award was established by alumnus Arwin A. Hamm, Jr. from the Class of 1922. It was named to honor Arwin’s grandfather, Riley Hamm, a runaway slave who later enlisted in the Union Army. This award will be given to the student writing the best paper on the African American experience from the Colonial era to the present. Selections are made by the History Department. To qualify for this award, a student must:

• Be enrolled in a history course
• Submit a research paper on the topic outlined above, to the chair of the History Department, Mahar Hall.

Amount: $500 
Contact: Chair, History Department, Mahar Hall
This scholarship was established by Michael Kirk in memory of his aunt, Jean Evans (d. 2011). Jean worked as an Administrative Assistant in the History Department for more than 25 years. The college, in particular the faculty, staff and students of the History Department were very important parts of Jean’s life. The scholarship was established to reward an outstanding History major for good performance and campus involvement. To qualify for this award, a student must:

• Be a declared History major.
• Have a minimum SUNY Oswego GPA of 3.25.
• Apply in their freshman, sophomore or junior year (having earned 0–86 credits, including transfer credits, at time of application deadline), for an award to be received in the subsequent academic year.
• Have demonstrated involvement on campus by submitting an essay on involvements on campus.
• Demonstrate financial need.
  It is preferred that the recipient be a student from Oswego County. If the most qualified applicant is not from Oswego County, the award will go to the student who best meets the other criteria