Archaeological Field School Scholarships
The AIA Archaeological Field School Scholarships fund first-time students for hands-on archaeological research and training in approved field schools lasting at least four weeks.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per awardee; typically supports expenses for a 4+ week field school
Summary: Supports first-time archaeological fieldwork students with funding for field school expenses, fostering practical experience and inclusivity in archaeology.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted online; care expenses for dependents/elderly family members are allowable.
Description
The Archaeological Field School Scholarships, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), provide financial support to students participating in their first archaeological fieldwork experience. The scholarships are intended to cover expenses associated with attending an approved field school lasting at least four weeks. Several scholarship tracks are available, including the Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarships, Laura Obolensky Scholarships (for projects in select countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East), and the American School of Prehistoric Research Scholarships (for fieldwork at eastern hemisphere sites predating the mid–first millennium BCE). The program emphasizes inclusivity, allowing reasonable expenses for the care of dependents or elderly family members. Recipients are required to submit a final report, images, and a thank-you note upon completion, which may be featured on the AIA website and publications.
