Statement of Purpose

The Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society seeks to increase the knowledge and application of Archaeology and Anthropology to college and university students by providing scholarships to qualified applicants.

The scholarship program is open to all Archaeology and Anthropology undergraduate and graduate students at nationally accredited colleges and universities who wish to advance education, opportunity, and experience in these fields of study.

These scholarships may be used for:

• Education: tuition, books, field school

• Research Projects: required materials, travel

• Fieldwork: required materials, travel

• Travel: to local conferences or presentations in Arizona

Proof of matriculation is required to receive an award.

Funds must be used within 9 months of award.

The requirement of scholarship recipients is that it will be of benefit to the fields of Archaeology and/or Anthropology and limited to research projects, and fieldwork in the Yavapai and Coconino Counties of Arizona.

Scholarships up to $1000 available.

For more information email: VVCScholarship@VVCAAS.ORG