Amount: $3,000
Deadline: December 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
SAA offers scholarships to Native American students pursuing degrees in archaeology or anthropology. The goal is to increase Native American involvement in archaeology and cultural preservation.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: native-american
- Enrolled member of a North American Indigenous group
- Pursuing a degree in archaeology or anthropology
Required Materials
- Application form
- Tribal enrollment verification
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline December 15. Notifications in February.
Tips
Articulate how your studies will contribute to the understanding and preservation of Indigenous cultures and heritage. Experience in archaeological field work is a plus.