Events

2024 NHDC Teacher Seminar

Join us at the CU Denver Student Commons building September 27th-28th for an opportunity in learning to teach NHD to your students!

For more information, email us at nationalhistorydayincolorado@gmail.com!

Sign up here! 

NHD for College Credit

High School students taking NHD can receive college credit with History 1400 (3 credits) through CU Succeed!

For more information email us at nationalhistorydayincolorado@gmail.com!

Interested? Please attend the informational meeting on October 10th at 6pm. Sign up here. 

CLAS-NHDC Scholarship

NHDC & CU Denver Scholarship Application

In cooperation with The University of Colorado Denver and CU Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, National History Day Colorado is pleased to offer an opportunity for all NHDC Juniors and Seniors to apply for a one-time scholarship of $1,500 during each contest year. This application will open in January 2024.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Colorado high school juniors and seniors who have competed in National History Day in Colorado at ANY TIME during middle and/or high school.

• Student planning to attend the University of Colorado Denver or who plan to be part of dual enrollment courses or CU Succeed that is not paid by their school district.

• The scholarship is not limited to winners of regional or state contests; students need only to have completed a project.

Supporting materials, in addition to the completed on-line application linked below:

• Academic Resume

• 1 Teacher Recommendation

• Typed essay (500 words or less) answering the following:

  • Which historic figure is the best model for your future aspirations and why?

Deadline:

All applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically no later than 5:00 pm on April 10, 2024.  The winner will be announced at the State Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 27th.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/TohCmp7odptic3aC7

Questions?  Contact Kelly Cvanciger at kelly.cvanciger@ucdenver.edu.