American Anthropological Association Minority Dissertation Fellowship

Scholarship Description

The American Anthropological Association invites minority doctoral candidates in anthropology to apply for a dissertation writing fellowship of $10,000. Applicants must: (1) be admitted to degree candidacy before the dissertation fellowship is awarded, (2) have had their dissertation proposals approved by their dissertation committees prior to application, (3) be members of the American Anthropological Association at least one month prior to submitting materials for the AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program. Contact Katie Patschke for more info on application procedures and materials.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Asian/Pacific Islander
• Must be Black, African American
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Entry in a contest required
• Dissertation proposal approved by dissertation committee

How To Apply