The Founders' Dissertation Fellowship is an annual $1000 award to a graduate student who show promise of significant contributions to historical scholarship. Funds from these Awards may be used for purposes directly or indirectly related to the dissertation, such as expenses for research, attendance of scholarly conferences, and the preparation of the dissertation. All prize applicants must be current members of WAWH when they submit their application; membership will be verified. Current members of WAWH's Executive Board are not eligible to apply.