history

The following Scholarships are available for students planning on studying history: (in order by date)


Scholarship Name: The Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards
 Due Date:  March 15, 2007
For Who?:     Application for the Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards is open to all senior students who plan on graduating from secondary school in the spring of 2007. To qualify, each student must submit an original work using one of the following media: **Text    **Visual Art    **Web Design    **Audio or Video Production.  In addition, each student must include a completed application form (download here).
Amount:  The total value of the Awards consists of five prizes of $1000 each, to be distributed to five winning students.
Details:   The Canadian War Museum is dedicated to the study of Canadian military history and the effects of war upon Canada and its people. The Museum also recognizes the need to assist students who plan to continue their studies in the field of history. The Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards have been instituted to support and encourage these students.
About this year's theme:  On the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States killed over 3000 people, including 25 Canadians. Canada responded in October 2001 by joining an American-led invasion of Afghanistan, which had sheltered and supported many of those responsible. Your original work should explore how Canada's presence in Afghanistan has changed in the past five years. Some questions you might wish to consider in your work: Are Canadian interests served by the ongoing military mission? How has it affected Canadians at home and internationally? How have the Afghan people responded?
How to apply:  Click here to download or pick up application in guidance.  Make sure you follow all guidelines listed in application.  Mail application to: Colonel Douglas H. Gunter History Awards    1 Vimy Place     Ottawa, Ontario    K1R 1C2
More info. at:   Online at http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/education/award_e.html or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.  For any inquiries about the Award, students can either e-mail them at: education@warmuseum.ca or call them at (819) 776-8617 and leave their name, a brief message and phone number.