Penny Schwartz Student Travel Grant
Forecasted
Penny Schwartz Student Travel Grant supports students with travel to the African Studies Association Annual Meeting, helping them attend while honoring Nancy “Penny” Schwartz’s legacy of mentorship.
Funder: African Studies Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500 student travel grant
Summary: Supports travel for a current student attending the ASA Annual Meeting while honoring Nancy “Penny” Schwartz’s legacy of mentorship.
Key Information: Applicants must be current students and paid members of the ASA Women’s Caucus.
Description
The Penny Schwartz Student Travel Grant supports travel for a current student attending the African Studies Association (ASA) Annual Meeting. Established in 2009 by the ASA Women’s Caucus, the award honors Nancy “Penny” Schwartz, an active member of both the ASA and its Women’s Caucus, and celebrates her legacy of student mentorship.
The grant connects practical travel support for students with recognition of Schwartz’s contribution to the association’s community. It was made possible by a bequest from Dr. Nancy Schwartz and gifts from Drs. Judith Van Allen, Mary Osirim, Nwando Achebe, and Anita and Derrick Plummer. The award is presented annually at the ASA Women’s Caucus Lecture.
