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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

History Teacher of the Year

A yearly award for great K-12 history teachers. Each state winner gets $1,000, and one national winner gets $10,000.

Amount
$1,000 to each state winner; $10,000 to the national winner
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Apr 30, 2027 (201 days left)
Who this fits
Microschool · Private schoolFor full-time K-12 teachers of American history with at least 3 years in the classroom. Public school isn't required. Someone else must nominate the teacher.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026on gilderlehrman.org
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  • ?Does a teacher at a microschool count? The page says any full-time K-12 educator and doesn't name school types.

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Ask a parent, student or colleague to nominate the teacher (self-nominations aren't accepted)
  2. Step 2: Nominate by April 30, 2027
  3. Step 3: Send supporting materials by May 31, 2027 if asked

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

Who can apply

“Any full-time K–12 educator who teaches American history (including state and local history) as either an individual subject or as part of other subjects”
In the funder’s own words, from gilderlehrman.org, checked Oct 9, 2026.

American history can be taught on its own or inside social studies, reading or language arts. Teachers need at least three years of classroom teaching. Students, parents, other teachers and community members nominate; self-nominations aren't accepted. Each state picks one winner, who goes on to the national contest.

  • Full-time K-12 teacher who teaches American history
  • At least 3 years of classroom teaching
  • Nominated by someone else
  • Supporting materials if asked

Timing

2027 nominations are due April 30, 2027; supporting materials are due May 31, 2027.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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