RETHINKING THE GILDED AGE AND PROGRESSIVISMS
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Application Essay

The most important part of the application is the essay of no more than three (3) double-spaced pages. Applicants may wish to consider the selection criteria above when drafting their essay.

This essay should include:
  1. Your reasons for applying to the specific project.
  2. Your relevant personal and academic information. 
  3. Your qualifications to do the work of the project and make a contribution to it. 
  4. What you hope to accomplish by attending the institute.
  5. The relation of the study to your teaching. 
The National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

“Rethinking the Gilded Age and Progressivisms: Race, Capitalism, and Democracy, 1877 to 1920” has been made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute for K-12 Educators program.

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Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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  • Home
  • Apply
    • Application Essay
    • Eligibility
    • Selection Criteria
    • Chicago Area Applicants
  • Letter from the Directors
  • Calendar & Syllabus
  • Loyola COVID-19 Guidelines
  • The Participant Experience
    • NEH Principles of Civility
    • Reviews by Past Participants
  • Accommodations
    • Map
  • Program Staff
  • Faculty & Presenters
  • Teacher Created Resources
  • Credit, PDHs, & Certificate
  • Contact Us