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SAA Native American Scholarships

SAA Native American Scholarships

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$25,000

Application Deadline:

31/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

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.

Eligibility Criteria For SAA Native American Scholarships

The eligibility criteria for the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Native American Scholarships vary depending on the specific scholarship being applied for. However, some general eligibility criteria that apply to many of the scholarships include:

  • Applicants must be Native American or Native Hawaiian.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, or must have been accepted for enrollment in such a program.
  • Applicants must be pursuing a degree in archaeology or a related field, such as anthropology or Native American studies.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

In addition to these general eligibility criteria, some scholarships may have additional requirements, such as specific tribal affiliation or geographic location. All the applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship they are interested in to ensure that they meet all requirements.

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