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OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES

The Honors of the Society

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RESEARCH

King V. Hostick Research on Illinois History Scholarship

The Illinois State Historical Society and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency invite applications for the annual King V. Hostick Research Scholarship on Illinois history.

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HISTORIC

Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship

The Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship ($1000) was established in 1989 in honor of River Forest resident Verna Ross Orndorff, a lifelong student of Illinois history, to encourage interest in Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in Illinois high schools.

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SCHOLARSHIPS OVERVIEW

Recognizing 
Scholastic Excellence

The Illinois State Historical Society is proud to recognize excellence through our official scholarship categories, honoring the commitment of those who research and share our historical significance that shape our past and defines our future. 

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