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Arkansas Historical Association

James H. Atkinson Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Arkansas History

A $1,000 prize for an Arkansas elementary or secondary teacher who teaches Arkansas history well.

Amount
$1000 prize and framed certificate
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Feb 15, 2027 (127 days left)
Who this fits
Microschool · Private schoolOpen to 'any' elementary or secondary teacher of Arkansas history; private schools are not named but there is no public-school limit. Homeschool co-op teachers are not addressed.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Arkansas only
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on arkansashistoricalassociation.org
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  • ?Private or homeschool eligibility in exact words (page says 'any' teacher)

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Get the official entry form from the AHA awards page (Nomination Forms link)
  2. Step 2: Email or mail it, labeled 'Atkinson Award', by February 15, 2027

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Any elementary or secondary teacher who teaches a course in Arkansas history is eligible for the award.”
In the funder’s own words, from arkansashistoricalassociation.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Teach a course in Arkansas history at the elementary or secondary level
  • Four copies of the official entry form

Timing

Application deadline February 15, 2027. Send four copies of the official entry form. Winner honored at the annual conference.

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