Historically Underrecognized Student Archaeology Scholarship (HUSAS)

Direct application

Up to $3,000
4 winners

Eligibility

Location
United States
Major
Social Sciences
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Undergraduate and graduate students from historically underrepresented minorities in archaeology who are residents of the United States or Canada may apply for SAA Historically Underrecognized Student Archaeology Scholarships. Graduate applicants must be in their first or second year of study and must not already hold a master's degree.

Up to four awards of up to $3,000 each support summer archaeological training or research. Funds may cover tuition, travel, housing, food, books, supplies, equipment, or child care.

Submit an application form, two recommendations, personal and research statements, a proposed-study plan, and a budget to scholarships@saa.org by the deadline.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Application form
  • Two recommendations
  • Personal statement
  • Research-interests statement
  • Proposed-study plan
  • Budget
  • Completed scholarship application form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Itemized budget with justification of expenses and explanation of financial need
  • Budget must justify expenses and explain financial need.