Friday, October 23, 2009

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE PEOPLES FROM THE AMERICAS AND PACIFIC ISLANDS

The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) is pleased to announce the following 2010 scholarships:

SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship To support graduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $10,000).

SAA Native American Undergraduate Archaeology Scholarship To support undergraduate studies for Native American students, including but not limited to tuition, travel, food, housing, books, supplies, equipment, and child care (up to $5,000).

SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship or NSF Scholarship for Archaeological Training To support archaeological training or a research program for Native American students or employees of tribal cultural preservation programs (up to $4,000).

These scholarships are intended for current students-high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students-and personnel of Tribal or other Native cultural preservation programs. High school students must be currently enrolled as seniors to be eligible. Undergraduates and graduate students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. These scholarships are open to all Native peoples from anywhere in the Americas, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Indigenous Pacific Islanders.

The application form is available online at:
www.saa.org/scholarships>. The complete application must be received by DECEMBER 15. A single email with all the application materials attached must be emailed to:
nasf@saa.org>.

If you have questions about these scholarships or you need help with locating a field school or other training program, please contact the Society for American Archaeology at: telephone +1 (202) 789-8200; fax +1 (202) 789-0284; or email
nasf@saa.org>. Your questions will be relayed to someone who can assist you.

Angela Neller, M.A, Curator
Wanapum Heritage Center
Grant County PUD
15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW
Beverly, WA 99321
(509) 754-5088 x2532
(509) 754-5020 fax
www.wanapum.org