The department encourages all undergraduate majors and minors to frequently check this page to apply for funding opportunities as they become available.
No opportunities at this time.
Daniel H. Weiskotten Scholarship Fund
William M. Beauchamp Chapter, New York State Archaeological Association
Application Deadline: April 4, 2025
Award:
$1,500 and 1-year membership in NYSAA
To apply for this award, a student must be a New York State resident enrolled in an accredited New York State college or university undergraduate anthropology or history program. The student applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours; be majoring in anthropology or history; and be intending to pursue a career in archaeology (prehistoric, historic, military, industrial, marine) or museology; and be able to show a financial need.
The applicant must provide:
1). A current college transcript showing a “B” average or better
2). A financial need statement (financial aid verification form from the college)
3). A letter describing involvement in archaeological projects; a brief description of financial need; and applicant’s future plans (stated in the applicant’s own words & writing)
4). A recommendation from a professional archaeologist
THE APPLICATION FOR THIS AWARD MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 4, 2025. It is advised that materials be sent as early as possible in the event that the committee has questions. All materials are to be sent to Dr. Ellis McDowell-Loudan at the following address.
Dr. ELLIS McDOWELL - LOUDAN
BOX 502
3 WEST ACADEMY ST.
McGRAW, NY 13101
A committee composed of professional archaeologists, and avocational members of the Beauchamp Chapter will review the applications after April 4, and choose the award recipient.
The award winner will be selected no later than April 18, 2024 and announced at the 106th NYSAA annual meeting in Niagara Falls, NY during the NYSAA annual awards banquet on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Carer Design Center Interrnship Equity Fund
Amount: $2,500-$3,500
Deadline: January 25, 2025
The Career Design Center is now accepting applications for funding requests for students participating in unpaid spring internships with a 501(C)(3) non-profit or government organization.
Further details and application infromation are avaialble through UB's Scholarship Portal.
The Office of Fellowships and Scholarships puts you into contact with many university, national and international awards that can help to fund your undergraduate career and to build an impressive resume.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers several scholarships to undergraduate students at all levels of their academic career, and for those looking to fund their study abroad and experiential learning opportunities.
CURCA provides a listing of the many research opportunities available throughout the university. Students who work on a CURCA project are eligible to apply for an Undergraduate Research Award.