The history competition will consist of a writing assignment designed to test:

• Analytical skills
• Ability to interpret historical documents
• Awareness of the factors that contribute to social, economic and political change from one time period to another
• Skill in using historical evidence to support a thesis
• Writing ability

The examination will be based on reading materials provided by the Department of History. These will be sent to participants by the department by January 25. Participants should bring pens to the exam.

Time allowed: 2 hrs. Notes will not be allowed in exam.

If you have questions regarding this scholarship, please contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.