Douglas McCalla History Book Prize
Automatically considered
Amount varies
1 winner
Eligibility
School
Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area
About this scholarship
Honours students at Trent University who write the best fourth-year history essay are eligible for this book prize.
The prize value varies. One award is granted annually.
Named in honour of distinguished Canadian historian Douglas McCalla, former Chair of the Trent History Department and Master of Lady Eaton College.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Trent University students only (Lady Eaton College)
- Awarded automatically based on academic standing / faculty selection — no application submitted by the student
- Douglas McCalla History Book Prize: best fourth-year honours coursework essay (judged by faculty, not an application essay)
- Dale Standen Prize: highest cumulative average at end of third year in History
- One award is granted annually.
- The essay is coursework judged by faculty, not an application essay; no student application is submitted.