Scholarships
Anthropological Studies Students
Paul and Dorothy Reese Armintrout Endowed Anthropology Fund (Internal)
Armintrout scholarships are awarded annually to one or more anthropology students engaged in a field experience that studies Native American cultures in southwest Michigan. Scholarship recipients are selected by anthropology faculty members on the basis of financial need and academic merit. This fund was established by the children of Paul and Dorothy Reese Armintrout to encourage the study of Native American culture in southwestern Michigan. Avid amateur archaeologists with a passionate interest in Native American culture, the Armintrouts were descended from pioneer families of southwestern Michigan.
Robert F. Maher Scholarship (Internal)
Robert F. Maher Scholarships are awarded annually to one or more graduating seniors or graduate students studying anthropology who demonstrate outstanding ability and promise for the future. Winners are determined by faculty of the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies. The chosen recipients are announced at a ceremony that takes place in April. The award was established in honor of Maher, who taught at the University for 30 years and who was the founder and first chair of the Department of Anthropology.
Maher Conference Travel Grant (Internal)
Maher Conference Travel Grants are available through the Robert F. Maher Fund to support undergraduate and graduate anthropology students traveling to conferences to present professional papers or posters. Students may apply for a grant once a year and can apply each academic year in which they present at a conference. All eligible student presenters who submit complete applications by the appropriate deadline will receive some amount of funding.
African American and African Studies Students
Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Internal)
Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson, Jr. Scholarships are awarded annually to AAAS or History students in their junior or senior year who are passionate about African American and African History. Winners are determined by faculty in the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies. The chosen recipients are announced at the student awards ceremony in April. The scholarship was established in honor of the late Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson, Jr., professor emeritus of 30 years and founder of the Black Americana Studies Program (now known as the African American and African Studies Program).
Presidential Scholar Award
The Presidential Scholar Award is the most prestigious honor an undergraduate student can be awarded at WMU. It is awarded to a single graduating senior in each department every year. Presidential Scholars are selected by the department faculty and are recognized by the president of the University and the president of the faculty senate.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Award in the College of Arts and Sciences:
- Increases the opportunities for undergraduates to collaborate with faculty members in professional activities outside the classroom.
- Provides undergraduate students with opportunities for hands-on research or creative activities experience with faculty from the college.
- Recognizes and honors academic excellence and potential.
- Provides opportunities for undergraduates to present research at academic conferences.
Study Abroad
- The College of Arts and Sciences invites qualified undergraduates to apply for the International Study Scholarship to help support their study abroad experience.
- Other study abroad scholarships available through the Haenicke Institute for Global Education.
Other Scholarships
Students should access Scholarship Universe to find other scholarships available to them.
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