Mahmoud Mohamed Taha Student Travel Award
Forecasted
Mahmoud Mohamed Taha Student Travel Award supports outstanding students with travel for research, study abroad, and presenting research at the ASA Annual Meeting to advance scholarship in African Studies.
Funder: African Studies Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Travel funding and an award plaque; supported travel within 12 months of receipt
Summary: Recognizes outstanding student scholarship in African Studies through support for research, study abroad, and travel to present research at the ASA Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Both the nominator and student nominee must be current ASA members at the time of application.
Description
The Mahmoud Mohamed Taha Student Travel Award is administered by the African Studies Association (ASA) to recognize outstanding student scholarship and support the future of African Studies. Established in 2023 through a gift from Dr. Steve Howard, it supports competitively selected students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship in their area of study. Funding can facilitate research, study abroad, or travel to present research at the ASA Annual Meeting.
The award honors Mahmoud Mohamed Taha, a Sudanese author, Islamic reformer, and founder of the Republican Brotherhood whose ideas emphasized peace, democracy, and complete gender equality. Recipients receive travel funding and a plaque presented at the Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.
