Archaeological Field School Scholarships
The AIA Archaeological Field School Scholarships fund first-time students to gain hands-on experience in archaeological research through participation in accredited field schools.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per scholarship; supports field school participation (minimum 4 weeks)
Summary: Supports first-time archaeological fieldwork students with funding to participate in field schools, fostering hands-on experience and education.
Key Information: This is a projected/forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift—check the program page for updates.
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 help cover expenses associated with joining an archaeological field school of at least four weeks’ duration. Several tracks are available, including the Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarships, Laura Obolensky Scholarships (for fieldwork in Eurasia and the Middle East), and the American School of Prehistoric Research Scholarships (for sites in the eastern hemisphere occupied before the mid–first millennium BCE). The AIA encourages applications from students of all backgrounds, particularly those majoring in archaeology or related fields, and supports reasonable expenses related to the care of dependents or elderly family members.
