Anthropology Scholarships

Current Award Recipients

Anthropology Graduate Scholarship

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  1. Anthropology Scholarship
  2. Esther Pressel Scholarship
  3. Student Research Scholarship
History

Established in May 2008, this scholarship was funded with gifts from private donors and alumni, along with the Anthropology Department. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to benefit graduate students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and majoring in a field of study within the Anthropology Department. This generous gift will help graduate students to excel and refine their skills in their area of study and to continue towards progressive research and creativity.

Criteria
  • Be majoring in a field of study within the Anthropology Department
  • Be enrolled as a full time graduate student, and
  • Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA and a major GPA of 3.5
Application

The Colorado State University Scholarship Application process shall be used. A committee appointed by the Anthropology Department Chair shall select the recipient(s).

Esther Pressel Undergraduate Cultural Scholarship

History

Established in April 2011, this scholarship was created to celebrate the life of Esther Pressel, a professor of Anthropology at Colorado State University. This scholarship will recognize cultural anthropology students who demonstrate the inquisitive, active and exploratory nature of learning that she herself embodied. Esther Pressel taught at CSU from 1968 to 2003.

Criteria
  • Be majoring in Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate and in need of financial aid.
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5, and
  • Be in cultural anthropology and embody the active, exploratory and inquisitive nature of learning that Dr. Pressel instilled on her students during her time at CSU.
Application

The Colorado State University Scholarship Application process shall be used. A committee appointed by the Anthropology Department Chair shall select the recipient(s). The Department Chair and office staff will request applications from all eligible students through e-mail communication.

Student Research Scholarship

History

Established in April 2012, this scholarship was created by a private donor in order to provide support to students for special projects, travel for individual research and/or presentation of research at professional conferences.

Criteria
  • Be majoring in Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and in need of financial aid.
  • Combination of academic standing and merit of the project.
  • Applicants must submit a current CV and description of intended use.
Application

A committee appointed by the Anthropology Department Chair shall select the recipient(s). The Department Chair and office staff will request applications from all eligible students through e-mail communication.

Student Research Scholarship Application

Field School Award

History

Established in May 2013 with funds from a private donor and the Department of Anthropology, this award was created to support undergraduate/graduate Anthropology in their field schools endeavors. Funds shall be used to cover necessary expenses associated with field school costs; travel, living, transportation, supplies, etc. Awards are made on a competitive basis based on the following:

Criteria
  • Be majoring in Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Applicants must demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities, taking initiative, participation in programs and a commitment to anthropology.
Application

A committee appointed by the Anthropology Department Chair shall select the recipient(s). The Department Chair and office staff will request applications from all eligible students through e-mail communication.

Field School Award Application

Pre-trip Authorization

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Chipeta Scholarship Application

NAPA Award

Rocky Mountain URISA