National Science Foundation Scholarship for Archaeological Training

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.

Native American Scholarships Fund

The Native American Scholarships Fund (NASF) is an endowment established to foster a sense of shared purpose and positive interaction between archaeologists and Native Americans.

National Science Foundation Scholarship for Archaeological Training

Supports archaeological training or a research program for Native American students or employees of tribal cultural preservation programs. Any form of archaeological training may be funded, not just limited to field schools. The amount awarded varies, with one award available for 2025.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Scholarships are open to all Native peoples from anywhere in the Americas, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Indigenous Pacific Islanders.
• Funding includes:
  • Tuition towards a degree (excluding costs related to thesis/dissertation research, such as travel);
  • field school;
  • archaeological digital or technical training;
  • heritage management training;
  • Tribal language and/or culture training.
• 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; and
  • I 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.