Native American Scholarship

Each year, the Plains Anthropological Society seeks to award one or more grants of $1000 each to outstanding Native Americans students of anthropology

Nominations are Currently Solicited for the 2008 Award


For additional information, contact
William Billeck
Repatriation Office, MRC 138
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20026
Email: billeckb@si.edu

or

Jacquelin St.Clair
Archaeologist
Grand Teton National Park
P.O. Box 170
Moose, WY 83012
Email: jacquelin_st_clair@nps.gov
307-739-3664



Who qualifies for the award?

Nominees must meet the following criteria:


How do I apply?

To apply, submit the following documents to the Native American Student Award committee:

Nomination forms are
How is the grant administered?

The grant is intended to defray costs of the student's tuition, books, room, or board.
The funds are administered by the winning student's department.



When is the grant awarded?

Recipient(s) are selected from among the nominees by a committee comprised of members of the Plains Anthropological Society.

Recipient(s) are announced at the business meeting and banquet of the Plains Conference. An announcement is also published in the Plains Anthropologist.

Nominees are encouraged to attend the conference,but need not be present to receive the award. Recipient(s) and his/her departments will be notified of the award following the conference.