Field Schools
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Hazor
Hazor Lower City Excavations: Dr. Ebeling is partnering with the head of this project in Israel. The site is the location of an extensive Bronze Age city. Because of the close connection between Dr. Ebeling and the director, there are lots of opportunities for you to engage in spin-off projects through UExplore and Honors, both of which would provide some funding. Ask Dr. Ebeling for more details. For more information, Follow on Facebook.
Where to Find Other Field Schools
Archaeological Institute of America's Field School Database:
Lists field schools from across the globe. The database is searchable
and is one of the most comprehensive and easy to use lists out there.
American Schools of
Oriental Research: The source for information about field
schools in the Near East and Egypt. Membership required.
Institute for Field Research: They not only have information
about various field projects but they also offer scholarships to
students who participate.
Before You Ask for a Letter of Recommendation for a Field School, Fill out this Form!
How
to get a great letter of recommendation!: Fill out this form
and bring it to any professor you plan to ask to write a letter of
recommendation for you.
Help for Paying for a Field School
Honors Program Research Grants: The UE Honors Program has funding available for Honors students.
Study Abroad Credit: $500 credit from Student Financial Services APPLIED TO YOUR FALL BILL for students participating in a summer program abroad. Contact studentfinancialservices@evansville.edu or stop by the office for more information.
UExplore Undergraduate Research: Work with one of your professors to apply for this one.
American Archaeology Abroad Scholarship: AAA awards $1500 scholarships for any undergraduate accepted into an archaeological field school abroad which the AAA sponsors.
Jane C.
Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship: The
Archaeological Institute of America provides five scholarships
worth $1000 to students who want to attend an archaeological
field school. You must be a junior or senior at the time of
application and have had NO prior field experience, which means
you CANNOT have taken ARCH340 Field Techniques in Archaeology
prior to applying.
American Society for Overseas Research Awards: ASOR has a number of grants and fellowships available for students who want to participate in a field school in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Register of Professional Archaeologists Scholarship: You do
not have to be a professional archaeologist to get this one.
It is available to students registering for RPA approved field
schools. Follow the link for Continuing
Professional Education Program.
Biblical
Archaeology Society: BAS offers up to $1000 for
students who cannot otherwise afford to excavate abroad.
The Gilman International Scholarship: Open to any
student who has a Pell Grant. Will help fund study travel
abroad.
The Etruscan
Foundation: This organization offers scholarships of
up to $2000 for people interested in excavating at any site in
Italy from any time period or culture (the site need not be an
Etruscan one). Applicants must be a member of the Etruscan
Foundation, but a student membership is very inexpensive.
Prestigious Scholarships: There are some scholarships
available to a select few outstanding students, which may be
used to help support participation in a field school that meets
certain parameters.
Minority Scholarships: If you qualify as a minority, the AIA and SCA have a joint scholarship for which you may apply.
UE Honors Program:
If you are an honors student, there are funds available
to you that are not available to the general student population.
This link leads to an application for these funds.
Phi Kappa Phi honors Society Study Abroad Scholarships: You
do not need to belong to the Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society to
apply for their study abroad scholarship, you just need a GPA
between 3.75 and 4.0.
The Classical
Association of the Midwest and South Field School Award:
CAMWS offers a $2000 award to those who want to work on a site
in the Greco-Roman world. You must be a member of CAMWS to
be eligible but the membership is a small price to pay for a
chance to win such a big prize.
Institute for Field Research: They not only have
information about various field projects but they also offer
scholarships to students who participate.
Scholarship Opportunities for Women at the Center for American
Archaeology in Kampsville, IL: The CAA conducts an
annual field school specifically aimed at training women
archaeologists.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center:
Spend the summer in New Mexico!
Scholarships for Native American Students: If you are Native American, this is a great resource.
The Gilman McCain: For students who have a parent in the military.
Sacramento Archaeological Society, Inc. Student Scholarship Site: Anyone from around the country may apply for this one, although they favor anyone who can come to Sacramento in person to relate how their summer experience went.
The Sportula: Microgrants for Classics Students: The Sportula is a no-questions-asked organization focused on supporting Classics and Classics-adjacent undergrad and grad students in the Americas. All you need to inform the Sportula is the amount you need and your accepted method of payment. Currently, the Sportula can only send funds through Venmo, Paypal, and Zelle.
SAA Native American Scholarships: Another source for students of Native American heritage.
Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archaeology: This is offered through the SAA. GPA requirements apply.
American Center for Oriental Research Jordan: ACOR offers a number of scholarships for students interested in attending a field school in Jordan. Citizenship requirements apply to some of these scholarships.
Elizabeth Bartman Museum Internship Scholarship: This scholarship supports any student doing a museum internship in the US or abroad.
Fund for Education Abroad: Supports students from underrepresented populations.
The Esherick-Ye Family Foundation: For students attending a field school in China.
Society for Classical Studies (SCS)/American Philological Association (APA): Comprehensive listing with multiple scholarships/fellowships available for students pursuing education in Classical studies. Many opportunities for funding travel and excavation for both graduate and undergraduate students.
