Scholarships and Awards | Humanities and Social Sciences | SIU

Each year Anthropology awards the Kate Burkhart Archaeology Scholarship to one or more undergraduate Anthropology major(s) who is/are primarily interested in archaeology.

This scholarship, given in honor of Kate Burkhart Daniel and in recognition of her interests in archaeology, is open to all applicants with the following qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status: 1) Shall have been accepted into or currently enrolled as an undergraduate at SIU Carbondale. 2) Shall be majoring in Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology. Applications are reviewed by a committee of all Archaeology Faculty in Anthropology. This scholarship was first awarded in 2008. Starting in 2012, we have been able to award at least two Burkhart scholarships each year, thanks to the exceptional generosity of the late Kate Burkhart Daniel and her husband, Joseph Daniel.

• Burkhart Award Information (PDF)
• Burkhart Award Application (PDF)

Anthropology annually gives out an Anthropology Undergraduate Essay Award for an excellent paper written by an undergraduate

Each year, an award and cash prize are given to an undergraduate for the best research essay submitted to an Anthropology competition, generally early in Spring semester. Preference is given to students who are Anthropology majors.

• Information about submitting a paper for award candidacy (PDF)

Anthropology each year gives an award to the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Anthropology majors with the highest overall grade point average. (No application necessary)

Anthropology each year gives awards to graduating Senior Anthropology majors with outstanding grade point averages. (No application necessary)

The Mae Nelson Scholarship is awarded to a full-time female student who has demonstrated an interest in public affairs and public service and has achieved at least a 3.0 GPA. Please refer to the College of Liberal Arts for further information.

• Mae Nelson Scholarship Application (pdf)

The Nick P. and Kimberly K. Calamos College of Liberal Arts Endowed Scholarship Fund will honor full-time undergraduate students who are of either junior or senior class standing on an annual basis. Applicants must have declared a major in an academic discipline within the College of Liberal Arts at SIUC. Preference will be given to students who are able to demonstrate an active interest and participation (through academic study and/or professional involvement) in business entrepreneurship. In addition, applicants must be in good standing with the University and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Please refer to the College of Liberal Arts for further information.

• Nick and Kimberly Calamos Scholarship Application (pdf)

Awarded to full-time undergraduate student who is a Macon County resident with demonstrated leadership skills and financial need.

• Senator Penny Severns Macon County Scholarship Application Form (pfd)

Awarded to a full-time student at SIU with high academic standing, demonstrated leadership, participation in extracurricular activities, demonstrated involvement in community service, and demonstrated financial need.

• Senator Penny Severns Character Counts Scholarship Application Form (pfd)

Awarded to a full-time student at SIU with high academic standing, demonstrated leadership, participation in extracurricular activities, demonstrated involvement in community service, and demonstrated financial need.

• Senator Penny Severns Making a Difference Scholarship Application Form (pfd)