Scholarships
The Edward E. McKenna
Scholarship
Established in 1998 in memory of this dedicated teacher, scholar, and
unionist by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social
Work. This scholarship provides an award of approximately $500
to sociology majors at the junior, senior, or graduate level, who have
demonstrated exemplary achievements in sociological research methods,
based on a research paper(s) submitted as well as overall achievement
in sociology.
The Bernard N. Meltzer
Scholarship
Established by friends in honor of Bernard N. Meltzer, former faculty
member and chairperson of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology,
and Social Work. This is a biannual competitive scholarship
providing a $500 stipend to a graduate student in the department who
has written the best master's thesis in sociology within the prior two
years.
Friends of Anthropology
Summer Scholarships
Established in honor of Dr. Mary E.
Fleming Mathur, member of the anthropology faculty from 1970-94.
Monies used to provide supplemental financial support for anthropology
students enrolled in field school programs. For students
majoring in anthropology who intend to undertake graduate study in
anthropology. Chosen on the basis of academic excellence overall
and in anthropology courses.
Leslie and Leonard Lieberman Scholarships
Established in honor of Leslie and Leonard Lieberman. Applicants must be majors in sociology, anthropology, or families
studies; have GPAs of 3.4 or better, and be a junior or senior in the
semester following application. Recipients are chosen on the
basis of excellence in academic performance and writing skills as
demonstrated in an essay describing career goals. Awards range
from about $500 to $1,000.
See Department Office, 142 Anspach, or
additional information and application materials
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