Due to the generosity of friends and former faculty, the History department is fortunate to be able to offer four undergraduate scholarships each year. Three of the scholarships (one Douthitt and two Del Barto) are awarded by the department on the basis of academic achievement (highest GPA), with priority given to students with significant numbers of credit hours in residence at the University of Houston. These scholarships, usually valued at $750, are awarded each spring to continuing students (generally juniors) and are applied toward tuition, etc., on the student's fee bill in the following fall semester.

One scholarship, the Murry Miller Undergraduate Scholarship, is a competitive award, involving an application. All history majors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 are eligible to apply; you must also be enrolled in at least 6 hours at UH and expect to be enrolled in at least 6 hours at UH the following semester. Application materials include a 2-3 page essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Application materials will be available in the History Department each spring, usually in March.

The department also gives honorary awards for excellence in History to graduating seniors each spring.