Jonathan C. Spear Memorial Scholarship

The Department of Anthropology awards the Jonathan C. Spear Memorial Scholarship in memory of Jonathan C. Spear who was an undergraduate student in the 1990s. As established by his family to honor him, the award is specifically for students studying the prehistoric archaeology of America.

The Award: Up to $1,500 towards tuition and fees for one semester. In the event the committee recognizes multiple awardees, the money will be shared.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students currently enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a concentration of study in prehistoric archaeology of the Americas.

The student awarded this scholarship must be completing their junior year or entering their senior year. The student awarded this scholarship shall have demonstrated successful performance in the study of prehistoric archaeology of America. The award is based on academic achievement. Financial need is not a determining factor; however, it may be a consideration. Students who apply for this scholarship may not apply for the Jeffers scholarship during the same award cycle. Previous winners may not apply again.

Deadline for Submission: Applications must be received by April 10th each year. Send to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Kandace Hollenbach (kdh@utk.edu).

Selection of Recipient(s): Applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, who will make a recommendation for final selection by the Anthropology faculty.

Sandy Jeffers Memorial Scholarship

The Department of Anthropology awards the Sandy Jeffers Memorial Scholarship in honor of Sandy Jeffers, who received her undergraduate degree in 2003 and was admitted to the MA program in anthropology. Because of her interests, her family established the award to support undergraduate students studying historic archaeology or forensic anthropology at UTK.

The Award: Up to a maximum of $1,000 towards tuition and fees for one semester. In the event the committee recognizes multiple awardees the money will be shared.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a concentration of study in historic archaeology or forensic anthropology.

The student awarded this scholarship shall demonstrate a strong interest and evidence of accomplishment in the study of historic archaeology or forensic anthropology. The award is based on academic achievement and demonstrable financial need. Students who apply for this scholarship may not apply for the Spears scholarship during the same award cycle. Previous winners may not apply again.

Deadline for Submission: Applications must be received by April 10th each year. Send to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Kandace Hollenbach (kdh@utk.edu).

Selection of Recipient(s): Applications will be reviewed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, who will make a recommendation for final selection by the Anthropology faculty.

Patricia Black Archaeological Research Award

The Patricia Black Archaeological Research Award is available to support outstanding archaeology students’ research projects. Funds are disbursed on a case-by-case basis decided by the archaeology faculty. Open to all undergraduate students in the Department of Anthropology who are conducting archaeological research.

Look for announcement flyers about a month before the deadline.

Applications are due on October 15 each year.

The Explorers Club Rising Explorer Grant

The Rising Explorer Grant is available to undergraduate students and averages around $2,000.

SDG – Research Assistantships (SDG-RA)

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships offers undergraduate students the opportunity to receive funding while working alongside a faculty member conducting research.

SDG – Independent Research (SDG-IR)

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships offers the Scholarly Development Grant for Independent Research to undergraduate students who are interested in spearheading their own advanced research projects.

SDG – Research Conference or Creative Event Travel (SDG – Travel)

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships offers the Scholarly Development Grant for Creative Event Travel supports undergraduate students that have the opportunity to travel and present their research at conferences.