Statement of Purpose

By offering the Dr. David R. Wilcox Archaeology Grant to qualified applicants, the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society seeks to increase the knowledge and application of Archaeology and Anthropology to university and college students.

The grant program is open to all Archaeology and Anthropology undergraduate and graduate students, or those in other fields related to the advancement of archaeology and/or anthropology, at nationally accredited colleges and universities who wish to advance education, opportunity, and experience in these fields of study.

These grants 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 grant 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, which are rich in research opportunities.

Grants up to $2500 available.

For more information email: VVCScholarship@VVCAAS.ORG