Fund: Schneider Award in American History Department: History Dept D01019 Purpose: Undergraduate Student Support History and Purpose: Established in 1982 by UCR Alumnus Mr. Peter Schneider, the Peter Schneider Award in Contemporary American History is given to an undergraduate student demonstrating outstanding potential and/or original research in American History by means of an essay 8-15 pages in length. The award is intended as recognition of outstanding originality, research, or promise. Selection and Guidelines: Copy of rules available in the History Dept., 1212 HMNSS. Awards will be determined at the discretion of the Department of History for those students who demonstrate outstanding potential and/ or original research findings in American History. Request for Information: Request Scholarship Information