Anthropology is the study of humanity, regarding the development of various cultures and societies across the globe. Understanding anthropology is important in realizing how our societies relate to one another. If you’re an anthropology major, keep reading to see the scholarships that are out there for you!
Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: TBD for 2021 (Opens Fall 2020)
Native American students interested in archaeology or anthropology should apply for this scholarship.
In addition to college students, the award is also available to employees of tribal cultural preservation programs, who understand the importance of history and the need to salvage and protect culture. (But we’ll just focus on the students for now).
In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must: be an undergraduate or graduate student accepted into an accredited university/college in the US, declare a major in either anthropology or archaeology.
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Named after the Archaeological Institute of America’s Honorary President, this scholarship awards those studying archaeology or another related major.
The student will have the opportunity to excavate or survey an archaeological site.
In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must: be at least 18 years of age, entering at least their junior year of undergraduate work, and cannot have previously participated in any archaeological fieldwork.
George Watt Prize
Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 1, 2020
This award, named after writer and activist George Watt, is available to any undergraduate student who submits an essay on one of the following three topics: international political and/or cultural struggles with fascism during the 1920’s and 1930’s, the Spanish Civil War, or the lives of volunteer fighters of the Spanish Republic from 1936-1938. The essay can be submitted in Spanish or English.
In order to qualify for this award, students must: submit an essay within the word limit on one of the topics described previously, and the essay must have been completed for an undergraduate course or degree requirement.
Check out our college matching tool to see what schools best fit you! You’ll also be able to enter financial information and see what kind of awards you could receive from potential schools.
| Lender | Rates (APR) | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
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5.34%-15.96%* Variable
3.99%-15.61%* Fixed
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Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CITIZENS |
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4.92% - 15.08% Variable
3.99% - 15.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT SALLIE MAE |
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4.50% - 17.99% Variable
3.49% - 17.99% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT CREDIBLE |
|
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6.00% - 13.75% Variable
3.99% - 13.75% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT LENDKEY |
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5.50% - 14.56% Variable
3.69% - 14.41% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ASCENT |
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3.70% - 8.75% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ISL |
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4.99% - 16.85% Variable
3.47% - 16.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
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VISIT EARNEST |
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5.00% - 14.22% Variable
3.69% - 14.22% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ELFI |
