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Anthropology
Scholarships offered by the Department of Anthropology
Theresa Britschgi Memorial Fund (This Scholarship is Not Available for 2012)
Available to: Junior or senior majoring in anthropology.
Provided by: Family and friends of Theresa Britschgi.
Number of awards: Varies.
Value: Varies. Usually about $200 for the purchase of books of professional interest.
Selected by: Anthropology department based on merit (GPA).Other instructions: Award is by nomination from anthropology faculty.
Other Information: A similar award is offered to mathematics majors.
George C. Frison Scholarship (This Scholarship is Not Available for 2012)
Available to: Undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Preference to students interested in anthropology.
Provided by: Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors and contributions.
Number of awards: Varies.
Value: Varies.
Selected by: Department Faculty committee
Information from: Anthropology Department, Anthropology Building
Other instructions: Deadline is Feb. 1.
George C. Frison Wyoming Archaeological Society Scholarship
Available to: Graduate students in anthropology, preferably specializing in archaeology, with a focus on the Northwestern Plains & Rocky Mountains.
Provided by: Wyoming Archaeological Society.
Number of awards: One per year.
Value: Varies, usually $300 to $400.
Selected by: Wyoming Archaeological Society scholarship committee.
Information from: Dr. Mark Miller, State Archaeologist, Anthropology Department, Box 3431, Laramie, WY 82071
Other Instructions: Applications available in spring from the Department of Anthropology. Selection made at the Spring Wyoming Archaeological Society meeting.
William T. Mulloy (Wyoming Archaeological Society) Scholarship
Available to: Junior or Senior students in anthropology, preferably specializing in archaeology and a focus on the Northwestern Plains & Rocky Mountains.
Provided by: Wyoming Archaeological Society.
Number of awards: One per year.
Value: Varies, usually $300 to $400.
Selected by: Wyoming Archaeological Society scholarship committee.
Information from: Dr. Mark Miller, State Archaeologist, Anthropology Department, Box 3431, Laramie, WY 82071
Other Instructions: Applications available in spring from the Department of Anthropology. Selection made at the Spring Wyoming Archaeological Society meeting.
Loveland Archaeological Society/Harry Walts Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Available to: University of Wyoming second year graduate students in Anthropology
Provided by: Loveland Archaeological Society and Harry Walts Memorial Fund
Number of awards: 1
Value: Varies. $500.00
Selected by: Loveland Archaeological Society with assistance from the George C. Frison Institute, University of Wyoming
Other Information: Additional information available in Department office.
Application, accepted March 1 to April 30
Loveland Archaeological Society/Robert Lundt Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Available to: University of Wyoming second semester graduate students in Anthropology
Provided by: Loveland Archaeological Society and Robert Lundt Memorial Fund
Number of awards: 1
Value: Varies. $300.00
Selected by: Loveland Archaeological Society with assistance from, University of Wyoming and/or Colorado State
Other Information: Additional information available in Department office.
Application, accepted March 1 to April 30
Loveland Archaeological Society/ Dorothy Mountain Memorial Scholarship
Available to: Colorado State University or University of Wyoming second semester graduate students.
Provided by: Loveland Archaeological Society and Dorothy Mountain Memorial Fund
Number of awards: 1
Value: Varies. $250.00
Selected by: Loveland Archaeological Society with assistance from the George C. Frison Institute, University of Wyoming
Other Information: Additional information available in Department office.
Application, accepted March 1 to April 30
Henry and Clara Jensen Doctoral Travel Award
Available to: Doctoral students in the Department of Anthropology
Provided by: Wyoming Archaeological Society, Wyoming Archaeological Foundation and Wyoming Association of Professional Archaeologists
Number of awards: Varies
Value: Varies. Anticipated amount $600.00
Selected by: Henry and Clara Jensen Doctoral Travel Award Committee
Other Information: Additional information and application available in Department office. Deadline: two weeks before spring WAS meeting
Rhoda O. Lewis Award
Available to: Non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree with a focus on archaeology
Provided by: George C. Frison Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology
Number of Awards: 1
Value: Varies
Selected by: Frison Institute Advisory Committee
Other Information: Return the form by April 6, 2012 to: Frison Institute, Department 3431, 1000 East University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071 or email to Keith Kanbe (kanbe@uwyo.edu)