FLORENCE-On March 7th, 2014 at the UNA Guilott Center, Florence, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. there will be the annual History Scholarship Competition.
The University of North Alabama (UNA) and Tennessee Valley Historical Society (TVHS) are pleased to announce an exceptional opportunity to win scholarship money. The scholarships are worth $750, $500 and $250.
The scholarship competition is limited to high school seniors and juniors. Participants complete a written test on U.S. and World History. Seniors with the top two scores on the exam will receive a one-time scholarship of $750 and $500 and the top junior will receive a $250 scholarship to attend UNA. In addition to the scholarship exam, students will have the opportunity to participate in a public history enrichment activity; explore the campus and community and see how history can be a vital part of their every-day lives. Students will be provided lunch.
High Schools and student individual registration may be made via email at mgraham2@una.edu or HISTORY@UNA.EDU
For more information contact Jeffrey R. Bibbee, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Dept. of History & Political Science (256) 765 4306 or email: jrbibbee@una.edu
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MEDIA RELEASE/TVHS AND UNA/THOMAS MCKNIGHT