American Sociological Association (ASA) Minority Fellowship Program

American Sociological Association (ASA)

Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 1
Level: graduate, phd
Renewable: Yes

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About

The ASA Minority Fellowship Program supports ethnic minority students, including African Americans, pursuing doctoral degrees in sociology, with a focus on mental health and substance abuse research.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: Unspecified (highly competitive)
  • Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american, asian
  • Must be a racial/ethnic minority student enrolled in an accredited doctoral program in sociology
  • Committed to research on mental health and/or substance abuse issues

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcript
  • 3 recommendation letters
  • CV
  • Writing sample

Timeline

Applications open in January. Deadline May 1. Winners notified by July.

Tips

Your personal statement and writing sample are crucial. Clearly articulate your research interests, particularly in mental health or substance abuse, and how your work will benefit diverse communities. Strong recommendations from faculty are essential.