Scholarships and Awards

The School of History and Sociology recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and research through several prestigious awards. These honors support our students from their first year through graduation.

Bellon Scholarship

Incoming First-Year Students | $1,000 Cash Prize

Established in memory of Professor Bernard P. Bellon, this scholarship recognizes incoming students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and personal integrity during high school.


Ivan Allen College Scholarships

Incoming First-Year Students | Various Amounts

Awarded to incoming students within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts who possess a record of academic excellence, visionary leadership, and outstanding public service. View individual award details.


Bellon Award

Current HTS Majors | $1,000 Cash Prize

Our premier undergraduate prize for students (typically third-year or above) who distinguish themselves in leadership, research, and integrity. Faculty nominations are due each February, and the prize is presented at the annual Georgia Tech Student Honors Luncheon.


Chair's Award

Current HTS Majors | $250 Cash Prize

Recognizing the best research paper written by an HTS major in the prior calendar year. Winners are selected by a faculty committee based on the strength of analysis, originality, and quality of writing.