History Grants

MBA is pleased to offer the opportunity for Wilson Grants to engaged and interested students rising 10th through rising 12th grades for the summer 2025. Students who excel in history courses and are very interested in fields such as history, political science/law, international relations, economics, historical archaeology, or anthropology are eligible for these grants. Programs focused on entrepreneurship or business are not generally considered eligible for Wilson History Grant funding. The purposes of these summer program grants are to reward excellence and engagement and to offer students the opportunity to pursue, explore, and enhance their interest in history and related fields.
     
Students may either apply for a Wilson Grant for a pre-approved program (see list below) or propose participation in a program or research project of their choosing (i.e., not on the pre-approved list). We encourage students to explore the latter approach, but these do need departmental approval from the history department prior to submitting the application. Please seek approval for it as soon as possible by speaking and providing information about the program to your current history teacher and to Mr. Dodson.
     
Criteria and Expectations:

1. Has consistently demonstrated excellence and intellectual curiosity in the study of history and is committed to taking full advantage of the history offerings at MBA. 
2. Desires to pursue history-related fields in college and in other arenas beyond MBA. 
3. Is of exemplary character, and gives evidence that he will represent the school well, both on and off campus.
4. Demonstrates relevance of program to his own intellectual interests and goals and articulates those interests and goals well.  

1. Document the experience with some form of daily journal that is substantive and includes meaningful reflections upon the topics, experiences and activities of each day. 
2. Be prepared to present or otherwise share based upon the experience to the larger community and/or participate in the National History Day competition.
3. Act as ambassador and as a resource for the next group of applicants and student Grantees.
4. Represent the school and the History Department well.