National Academy of American History and Civics Application

Congratulations on being nominated for the National Academy of American History and Civics!

Once accepted into the program, you will have access to
- Exclusive eligibility for the David McCullough Essay Prizes, with cash prizes totaling $25,000 (with this year’s prize open for submissions until June 6)
- An exclusive project for NAAHC students as part of Transcribe!, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Digital Volunteer Transcription Project
- Early access to free online courses in American history through our History School and History U programs
- Eligibility for special scholarship programs at partner universities
- Inside advice from admissions officers, scholars, and others in the history field
- Internship positions reserved exclusively for NAAHC members
- Special webinars on topics in the history field beyond that which is normally covered in a classroom setting
- A highlight to add to your resume and college applications
- If you have any questions, please contact us at education@gilderlehrman.org.
Student Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Year of Graduation*
Email*
School Information
School Name*
School City*
School Country*
School State
School State Other
Name of Nominating Teacher*

Congratulations on being nominated for the National Academy of American History and Civics!

Once accepted into the program, you will have access to
- Exclusive eligibility for the David McCullough Essay Prizes, with cash prizes totaling $25,000 (with this year’s prize open for submissions until June 6)
- An exclusive project for NAAHC students as part of Transcribe!, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Digital Volunteer Transcription Project
- Early access to free online courses in American history through our History School and History U programs
- Eligibility for special scholarship programs at partner universities
- Inside advice from admissions officers, scholars, and others in the history field
- Internship positions reserved exclusively for NAAHC members
- Special webinars on topics in the history field beyond that which is normally covered in a classroom setting
- A highlight to add to your resume and college applications
- If you have any questions, please contact us at education@gilderlehrman.org.
Student Information
First Name
Last Name
Year of Graduation
Email
School Information
School Name
School City
School Country
School State
School State Other
Name of Nominating Teacher

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