The SAA (Society for American Archaeology) offers scholarships and awards for Native American students interested in pursuing archaeology and related fields. Here are some of the scholarships and awards they offer: Native American Undergraduate Archaeology Scholarship: This scholarship is open to Native American undergraduate students majoring in archaeology or a related field. This scholarship provides $5,000 per year for up to four years.
Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship: This scholarship is open to Native American graduate students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in archaeology or a related field. The scholarship provides $10,000 per year for up to four years.
Deborah Nichols Excellence in Indigenous Scholarship Award: This award recognizes a graduate student or postdoctoral fellow who has made outstanding contributions to the field of Indigenous archaeology. The award provides $2,500.
For more information about these scholarships and awards, including eligibility requirements and application deadlines, please visit the SAA website.