Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archaeology Grant

Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archaeology Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for American Archaeology
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Summary

The Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship, provided by the Society for American Archaeology, supports New Mexico women pursuing degrees in archaeology. This renewable scholarship covers tuition and books for undergraduate and graduate students at local universities, promoting ethical archaeological practices and preservation of cultural heritage. Eligible candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA and specialize in anthropology with a focus on archaeology, ensuring a commitment to understanding and protecting the past.

Overview

Society for American Archaeology Purpose (our why) Advancing archaeology, preservation, and practice. Mission (our aim) SAA empowers its members to understand humanity’s past through ethically-based scientific and humanistic investigation, to promote preservation of archaeological resources and cultural heritage through support of legislation and education, to create collaboration between the profession and descendant communities, and to assist professional growth. Shared Vision (our direction) To champion archaeologists in their efforts to advance knowledge of and to protect the past for society; and to build a more ethical, just, and equitable future of the profession. Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archaeology The Cheryl L. Wase Memorial Scholarship for the Study of Archaeology provides funding for undergraduate and graduate education in archaeology. It is awarded to women who are residents of New Mexico and pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in archaeology from a fully accredited university in the state of New Mexico (Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Highlands University, or University of New Mexico). The Wase Scholarships cover the cost of tuition/course fees and books for all classroom and field-based courses included in an accredited curriculum to earn a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology with an Emphasis/Focus/Concentration in Archaeology. An undergraduate specialization in archaeology is determined to be an Emphasis in Archaeology (ENMU students), a focus on Archaeology (NMSU students) or a Concentration in Archaeology (UNM students). A graduate degree is an MA or MS in Anthropology with a Focus on Archaeology and Bioarchaeology (Eastern New Mexico University), Cultural Resource Management (New Mexico Highlands University), Emphasis on Archaeology (New Mexico State University), or Public Archaeology (University of New Mexico). The scholarship is renewable for up to five years for undergraduate students and three years for graduate students as long as the recipient remains enrolled, maintains a 3.0 grade point average, and continues to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology. Amount awarded is variable as is the number of scholarships available each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications are encouraged from women at least 18 years of age who are New Mexico residents and enrolled (or planning to enroll) at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), New Mexico State University (NMSU), the University of New Mexico (UNM), or New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU--graduate only), and majoring in or intending to major inA BA or BS in Anthropology with an Emphasis in Archaeology (ENMU students), Focus on Archaeology (NMSU students) or Concentration in Archaeology (UNM students)A MA or MS in Anthropology with Focus on Archaeology and Bioarchaeology (ENMU), Cultural Resource Management (NMHU), Emphasis on Archaeology (NMSU), or Public Archaeology (UNM) Prior to any award recommendation being finalized and publicly announced, anyone recommended for an award, scholarship, or grant will be required to certify the following:I am not and have not ever been the subject of a discrimination or harassment lawsuit or related administrative complaint that resulted in an adverse finding; andI do not have and have not had a current or pending disciplinary action such as suspension or termination of registration, resulting from a Register of Professional Archaeologists’ grievance investigation.