Robert K. Hedrick, Jr. and Walter F. Huxley Endowed Scholarship History and Art History

The Robert K. Hedrick, Jr. Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 by Robert Kenny Hedrick, Jr., BA ’71, with special acknowledgement of Dr. Josephine F. Pacheco, who was a faculty member in the Department of History and Art History. The fund supports scholarships for full-time undergraduates earning a degree in History or Art History. 

2026 Awardee

Amelia Shanahan

Amelia Shanahan

Amelia Shanahan is a dedicated junior at George Mason University, where she is pursuing a bachelor's in history with a concertation in law. Amelia is also enrolled in the BAM program, working towards her master's in history. A native of Winchester, Virginia, Amelia's research focuses on the evolution of legal frameworks during the American Founding Era. She plans to pursue a career as a museum archivist, after graduation.