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William E. Nida Scholarship

The William E. Nida Scholarship is intended to provide a legacy for future generations of History teachers by encouraging quality undergraduate students to continue their education as history majors. Students must have an interest in U.S. history, high academic achievement, and a desire to pursue a career in teaching.

Present and previous recipients:

Sabrina Hall half-body graduation photo
Sabrina Hall
Emily Searson half-body graduation photo
Emily Searson

2023
Aditti Patel

2022
Sabrina Hall and Emily Searson

2021
Mackenzie Butler

2019
Mackenzie Butler

2018
Ana Guerrero Gallegos

2017
Angelica Naydeen Garcia

2016
Andrew Alexander Garcia

2015
Remy Bognad

2014
Emily Windham

2013
Ricardo Quezada

2012
No award

2011
No award

2010
Catherine Kwon

2009
Henry Maar
Jackson Warkentin

2008
Janiene Marie Langford

2007
Stacey Anne Blackburn

2006
Stacey Anne Blackburn

2005
Monica Isabel Sanchez

2004
Michelle Lynn Perry

2003
Michelle Ferris