Sunday, September 14, 2014

Scholarship Announcement

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

MARY SCHWEITZER SCHOLARSHIP
for Excellence in Anthropology


The scholarship welcomes applications from promising students of Anthropology Department at AUCA. The aim of this scholarship is to support students who show commitment to and excellence in anthropology.


The scholarship has been established in 2010 by anthropology alumni’05 in honor of Professor Mary Schweitzer in consideration of all she did for the benefit of anthropology at AUCA and her ongoing commitment to the future of her former students. Mary Schweitzer is a US-based Professor of Anthropology and she taught anthropology at AUCA from 2002 to 2003 and from 2004-2005.

Eligibility
Students entering the second, third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in the Department of Anthropology at AUCA are welcome to apply. Applicants must be citizens of Kyrgyzstan and can be of any nationality. Last year's winners are NOT eligible to apply this year.

Award amount and type
This year, the scholarship fund raised $2000. Scholarships will be awarded depending on the quality of applications. Award ceremony will take place on the 20th of November, 2014. Winners will be notified about the venue of the award.

Application forms
Students can get an application form and a recommendation letter form by contacting us at alumni.caa@googlemail.com

Application assessment
Mary Schweitzer Scholarship undertakes a detailed qualitative assessment according to the following criteria:
  • Academic excellence (students with relative higher GPA will be given preferences)
  • Commitment to anthropology
  • Financial need

Application deadline
Completed applications should be sent to alumni.caa@googlemail.com

by October 15, 2014.