WMU Department of History: Margaret MacMillan Writing Award Grant
Western Michigan University
Funding Amount
US $350
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Next expected
- March 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “A call for submission announcement is forwarded to students each year; the deadline for submissions is March 15.”
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Other requirements
- Submissions are unrestricted as to historical subject.
- Only papers prepared for courses taken or completed during the fall and spring semesters of the previous calendar year will be considered.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The Margaret Macmillan writing award honors undergraduate papers of not more than 4000 words (excluding notes and bibliography).
Overview
The Margaret MacMillan Writing Award, presented by the WMU Department of History, recognizes exceptional undergraduate papers up to 4000 words. Judging criteria include mastery of writing skills, thoughtful interpretation of historical information, and clarity of expression. Submissions are open to all historical subjects, with a deadline of March 15. The award winner receives a stipend of $350, encouraging high-quality scholarship in history.
The Margaret Macmillan writing award honors undergraduate papers of not more than 4000 words (excluding notes and bibliography). Submissions are unrestricted as to historical subject and will be judged according to the following criteria:
Mastery of writing skills necessary for effective communicationAppropriate thought in the interpretation and analysis of historical informationClear, concise expression and nuanced use of language.
A call for submission announcement is forwarded to students each year; the deadline for submissions is March 15. The recipient of the Margaret Macmillan writing award receives a stipend of $350.
Eligibility
Submissions are unrestricted as to historical subject.Only papers prepared for courses taken or completed during the fall and spring semesters of the previous calendar year will be considered.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- History
- Education
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