Written by: Nikki Simon
February 27th 2023
I was hoping to find you all lots of funding opportunities this year; sadly, there seems to be a severe lack of funding for Canadian undergraduate students hoping to participate in fieldwork. =(
Still, I have gathered what I can for you!
As noted in the Costs of Fieldschool post - in some cases, the field school's application process automatically enrolls students into awards programs where they may potentially be given bursaries, scholarships, and other awards to help offset the cost of the field school. However, it is essential to remember that not ALL students chosen to participate in the field school will be awarded these bursaries, scholarships and awards.
All scholarships and the like have a specific deadline by which you have to apply; some of the ones for this year have already passed (I'm sorry! But this list will still be relevant for future field seasons as well!). Additionally, many have certain rules, such as requiring you to submit an essay, reference letters, or knowing what project you will be participating in. Make sure to read each carefully!
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SFU Awards & Bursaries page can be viewed here:
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And here are links to some external scholarships, bursaries and awards:
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1st
CAA Indigenous Scholarship and Equity and Diversity Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 plus a one-year CAA membership and a fee waiver for the CAA conference
Deadline: March 31st
Link: https://canadianarchaeology.com/caa/about/awards/caa-indigenous-scholarship- and-equity-and-diversity-scholarships
Black Trowel Collective Microgrants
Amount: $5 - $300
Deadline: - - -
BAS 2023 Dig Scholarships
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 10th
CABA-ACAB Student Field School & Training Course Bursary
Amount: $500
Deadline: - - -
ASOR Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15th
SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training for Native Americans
Amount: Variable
Deadline: February 14th
National Science Foundation Scholarship for Archaeological Training
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: February 14th
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