The College of Social Sciences, College of Graduate Studies, and the Anthropology
Department are pleased to offer several grants in support of undergraduate and graduate
research. You can find more information by visiting the sections below.
This grant provides undergraduate students majoring in Anthropology or Behavioral
Science the opportunity to fund research projects under the supervision of a faculty
member. Up to $500 of support is available per student.
The Columbia Vecchi Fellowship in Native American Culture and Society offers support
to graduate and undergraduate students conducting scholarship and collaborative work
relating to Native American culture for up to $500.
Each year, the College of Social Sciences offers scholarships to students majoring
in one of the College's Departments. College Scholarship questions should be directed
to the College of Social Sciences Dean’s Office at 408-924-5300 or by contacting the
Associate Dean for Research.
The Society for Applied Anthropology proudly sponsors prestigious awards including
the Malinowski Award, the Peter K. New Award, and the Sol Tax Award; as well as co-sponsoring
the Margaret Mead Award with the American Anthropological Association. In addition,
the Society offers 12 student travel awards to help offset the costs of attending
the Annual Meeting.
American Anthropological Association offers a number of prizes and awards that you
can apply for yourself or nominate someone else.
This fellowship is awarded to an incoming student in 91ÁÔÆæ’s master’s degree program
in Applied Anthropology and includes an unrestricted honorarium of $2000. Preference
is given to students who are first-generation college students and those who demonstrate
evidence of financial need.
This fellowship is awarded to a continuing student in 91ÁÔÆæ’s master’s degree program
in Applied Anthropology and includes a $1000 award. To be eligible for the award,
a student must have completed a minimum of 15 units towards his or her graduate degree.
The Columbia Vecchi Fellowship in Native American Culture and Society offers support
to graduate and undergraduate students conducting scholarship and collaborative work
relating to Native American culture for up to $500.
This grant supports graduate research and presentations, which fall under two categories.
Research and Development Grants (maximum award: $250) are awarded to students seeking
support for a project that will form the basis of an M.A. project report or thesis.
Travel Grants (maximum award: $500) are awarded to students seeking support for travel
to an academic conference for the purpose of presenting a professional paper.
Each year, the College of Social Sciences offers scholarships to students majoring
in one of the College's Departments. College Scholarship questions should be directed
to the College of Social Sciences Dean’s Office at 408-924-5300 or by contacting the
Associate Dean for Research.
As a new or prospective graduate student, you might be wondering how to finance your
91ÁÔÆæ education. Explore the variety of options available to graduate students for
financing a graduate education at 91ÁÔÆæ.
This fellowship is available only to California resident students admitted and enrolled
in a master's degree program. Awards from $1,000 to $3,000 may be made to graduate
students enrolled at 91ÁÔÆæ for the Fall/Spring academic year with a minimum of 6 units
taken each semester.
The Society for Applied Anthropology proudly sponsors prestigious awards including
the Malinowski Award, the Peter K. New Award, and the Sol Tax Award; as well as co-sponsoring
the Margaret Mead Award with the American Anthropological Association. In addition,
the Society offers 12 student travel awards to help offset the costs of attending
the Annual Meeting.
American Anthropological Association offers a number of prizes and awards that you
can apply for yourself or nominate someone else.
