Scholarships for Archaeology Majors
Archaeology Scholarships
Archaeology is the perfect job for those that want to study prehistory and human history. As an archaeologist, you will spend time on dig sites, in a lab, and analyzing your findings. While in school, you will take excavation methods, dating techniques, and ancient technology classes. Finding scholarships along the way can make paying for school a little easier. Here are seven scholarships for those going into archaeology.
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship
Multiple recipients, $1,000
The Details: This scholarship is in honor of AIA Honorary President Jane Waldbaum. The scholarship is to help students who are planning to participate in archaeological fieldwork for the first time. The award money is to help with expenses associated with participation in an archaeological fieldwork project and is open to college juniors, seniors, and first-year graduate students.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Elizabeth Bartman Museum Internship
Multiple recipients, $1,000-$4,000
The Details: This scholarship, in honor of AIA Honorary President Elizabeth Bartman, assists advanced undergraduate and graduate students or those who have recently completed a master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field in meeting the expenses associated with undertaking a museum internship.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship
Multiple recipients, $12,000
The Details: This fellowship honors the memory of John R. Coleman who excavated at Aphrodisias and Morgantina. The award is for travel and study in Italy, the Western Mediterranean, or North Africa. Students must be AIA members at the graduate level and be engaged in dissertation research in a US graduate program.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Multiple recipients, Varies
The Details: This scholarship supports master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology. The research proposals must align closely with NOAA’s mission. Financial need is also a part of the qualifying criteria.
The Deadline: Varies
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Student Paper Award
One recipient, $1,000 (in value, not in cash)
The Details: This scholarship is for student members of SAA in good standing whose paper abstract has been accepted by the SAA for the upcoming annual meeting. They must be enrolled in an academic program in the semester when their paper is presented at the annual meeting. The award is for $1,000 worth of books and other prizes.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
The Student Excellence in Archaeology Scholarship (SEAS)
Multiple recipients, up to $3,000
The Details: This is another SAA scholarship. It’s aimed at undergraduate students seeking archaeological training or participation in a research program . Applicants must be a member of historically underrepresented minorities in archaeology.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
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