The Rout-williams Scholarship
Michigan State University Department of History
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: 2027-03-15
Location: East Lansing, Clinton; Ingham, MI
Minimum GPA: 3
Grade Level: 10; 11; 12
Overview
The Rout-Williams Award in history remembers Dr. Les Rout, one of the first African American professors in the department, and Dr. Frederick Williams, former chair of the department. This scholarship commemorates Professors Leslie B. Rout, Jr. and Frederick D. Williams and supports undergraduate students with a commitment to historical study. It was established to honor the legacy of these distinguished faculty members and recognize exceptional students in the Department of History.