Kilfoil Memorial Scholarship

Jack Kilfoil Memorial Scholarship in History, 2023-2024

The Jack Kilfoil Memorial Scholarship in History was created by the family and friends of a pioneer member of the History Department at CSUDH. Dr. Kilfoil came to Dominguez Hills in 1968 and devoted virtually his entire teaching and professional career to his students and the development of programs in his areas of interest and expertise. He was dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and prepared his students for graduate work and careers in history. He was especially interested in the history of the American West, economic and business history, local and community history, and archival work. His students were actively involved in research; they published inventories of local government archives and participated in professional conferences.

AMOUNT OF AWARD: TBD

ELIGIBILITY: Current students -- All students currently enrolled as history majors at CSUDH are eligible to apply, including graduating seniors. New students -- Community college and high school students who certify that they intend to declare themselves as history majors upon entering CSUDH are also eligible to apply.

Students who have received a Kilfoil Scholarship previously are ineligible.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Applicants will be assessed based on their overall academic record, a writing sample, and a personal statement explaining how their education in history advances their career goals.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: All application materials must be typed. Applications must include:

1. The names and contact information of two references (professors or high-school teachers) who have knowledge of the applicant's academic potential. Include full name, title, place of work, address, phone number and e-mail address for each reference. No letters are required.
2. A sample of the applicant's historical writing (e.g., a research paper or analytical essay from a history course).
3. A set of transcripts for all college or high school coursework (non-official transcripts accepted).
4. A one-page personal statement outlining the applicant's career aspirations and explaining how a history education facilitates the attainment of these goals.

DEADLINE: TBA

ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDS: TBA

Past Jack Kilfoil Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Awardees for 2016-2017

1st place: Aurora Lara
2nd place: Alvin Okoreeh

Awardees for 2015-2016