Casimir Pulaski Scholarship
$1,200/yr
This scholarship will annually provide $1,200 to a meritorious History major.
Eligibility: be an undergraduate or graduate students majoring in history; have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better; preference given to students whose research focus is American history; preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.
How to apply: ["apply through scholarships portal"]
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DCEPS Carroll (Chief Charles "Barry") Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)
It is intended for incoming outstanding local freshmen whose community service participation demonstrates commitment to community support and involvement ...
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen from Carrollton City or a Carroll County high school, high school gpa of 3.0 (calculated by the Office of Admissions), an outstanding record of community service or an interest in law enforcement, a 500 word essay reflecting community activities and how they've influenced their life.
How to apply: ["500 word essay", "apply through UWG Scholarship Portal"]
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Founders Full Scholarship
$3,000/semester
The Founders Scholarship is a competitive full scholarship for incoming first-year students to study Anthropology at the University of West Georgia beginning each fall semester. The scholarship covers $3000 per semester for eight semesters (total of $24K) over the course of four years, contingent on satisfactory progress and good standing.
Eligibility: This award for Anthropology majors is based upon academic achievement and also potential for scholarly growth.
How to apply: ["apply through scholarships portal", "incoming first-year student", "competitive selection"]
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James B. Lipham Scholarship (renewable)
The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a full-time business major. The student must be an entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1012 or ACT Composite score of 21. The scholarship is renewable for four years so long as the recipient maintains full-time status, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is an active participant in any UWG sanctioned campus organization.
Eligibility: entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1012 or ACT Composite score of 21; priority to Muscogee County residents
How to apply: ["apply through UWG Scholarship Portal", "entering freshman status"]
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OFS Scholarship (annual)
$7,188/yr
This scholarship provides four years of funding for an incoming freshman. The amount of the award is $7,188 per year. The scholarship will include a paid summer internship at OFS in Carrollton, GA ...
Eligibility: incoming freshman (provided as part of selection)
How to apply: ["apply through UWG Scholarship Portal"]
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Standard Waring Merit Award
$1,500 one-time
The awards offset the cost of education for students, taking into account the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Successful candidates will receive a $1500 scholarship.
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who will attend UWG and major in Anthropology
* Newly declared Anthropology majors at UWG
* Current Anthropology majors at UWG
* Transfer students who major in Anthropology at UWG
How to apply: ["essay (750-1000 words, typed, double-spaced, AAA citation format)", "apply through scholarships portal"]
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Summer Tuition Awards
$500-$1,000 one-time
Through the Waring Endowment, we offer competitive scholarships: $500 for Anthropology majors who take upper division courses, and as much as $1000 for students who take summer field methods courses.
Eligibility: Awards are based on academic achievement, potential for scholarly growth, and financial need.
How to apply: ["apply through scholarships portal"]
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Travel/Support Award
$350 one-time
If awarded, funds of up to $350 may include research-related costs, the costs of registration, as well as travel, food and lodging.
Eligibility: Undergraduate student research and attendance at professional meetings is a critical component in the development of excellent scholarship and a nationally competitive Anthropology Program.
How to apply: ["apply through scholarships portal", "may be asked to apply for the UWG Student Travel Award prior to consideration"]
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Waring Research Award
$1,000 total
This Fall-Spring semester award includes $1000 in scholarship, with $500 to be disbursed in the Fall semester and $500 in the Spring semester, contingent on the receipt of a mid-term report due at the beginning of the Spring semester. In addition, the award supports up to $600 in research-related costs, to be reimbursed to the student based on receipts.
Eligibility: Applications for Waring Research Scholarship Applications need approval of a UWG Anthropology faculty member and confirmation that the faculty member will mentor your project throughout the year.
How to apply: ["faculty approval/mentor confirmation", "apply through scholarships portal", "mid-term report (receipt required for spring disbursement)", "IRB approval/CITI ethics training if research involves living people"]
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