Our Awards and Scholarships include:

  • Carol Fang Scholarship
    The Carol Fang Scholarship was established in 1996 and is funded by C & F Enterprises.  The President of C & F Enterprises, Carol Fang, and her husband, Dr. Frank Fang, a retired professor from the College of William and Mary wish to promote a better understanding of China through higher education.  Two recipients are selected each semester and each receive a $1,000 - $1,500 scholarship.
    • William Parks Award
      The William Parks Award, an engraved plaque, honors the graduating history major with the highest grade point average in history (with a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average).  The award is named in memory of Dr. William Parks, a professor in the History Department from 1972 until his untimely death in 1978 and Dean at Christopher Newport College from 1977 to 1978.  A role model for his faculty colleagues as well as students, he is remembered for his loyalty, friendship and sense of fun.  He was also respected for his excellence in teaching and his commitment to scholarship.
      • Robert M. Usry Award
        The Robert M. Usry Award, an engraved Jefferson cup, is awarded to the student who has written the best senior seminar paper during the previous academic year.  Mr. Usry was one of the first members of the History Department.  After a successful career in merchandising, he received an advanced degree in history and came to teach at Christopher Newport College.  In his years as a professor of history he helped to set the tone of our department as one with high standards and a concern for students.  The award is designed to honor both his legacy and the achievements of our students.

        For additional information about History Department scholarships and awards, visit our office in McMurran Hall, 305.