Waring Scholarships
In accordance with the primary mission of the fund, The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund Endowment awards the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Full Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Anthropology and the partial scholarship, the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Anthropology Endowment Scholarship to Anthropology majors at the University of West Georgia. These awards offset the cost of education for students, taking into account the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board. New in 2010, is the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Research Scholarship. This award is designed to support original student research in Anthropology and has as its goal the presentation of student research findings publically and professionally. The guidelines for scholarship awards and the qualifications of the students to whom the awards are made are established by the Faculty and may be amended from time to time. The recipients of scholarships are determined by the Faculty based upon due consideration of these guidelines and qualifications. All scholarship and other awards are competitive in nature. This Handbook outlines minimal levels of eligibility for a student to be considered for an award. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee that a student will receive that award.
Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Research Scholarship Guidelines
The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund requests applications for the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Research Scholarship. This award is designed to support original student research in Anthropology and has as its goal the presentation of student research findings publically and professionally. This Fall-Spring semester award includes $1000 in scholarship, with $500 to be disbursed in Fall semester, and $500 in Spring semester, contingent on the receipt of a mid-term report before the end of January of the Spring term. The mid-term report should include an overview of research undertaken and a draft of a public presentation. In addition, the award supports up to $600 in research-related costs, to be reimbursed to the student based on receipts. The funds must be spent and receipts received by the end of the Spring semester. Once the funds are disbursed and the public presentations are completed, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion.*This award may be received in addition to an Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Full Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Anthropology or an Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Anthropology Endowment Scholarship, but not in addition to a Waring Student Research and Travel Award. Deadline for 2010-2011 applications: Friday September 24, to Dr. Lisa Gezon, Fund Manager.
Application process:
Submit a 3-5 page research proposal (not including cover page), a budget sheet, and a cover page signed by you and your supervising professor, which includes the following information (in labeled sections):
1. Abstract: This should be a brief (150-250 words) description of your project that, if funded, will be posted on the website. This goes onto the cover page.
2. Project Description: Describe your research topic, questions, and objectives. Please state your hypotheses if relevant. What will be the focus of your research?
3. Relevant Literature: What existing anthropological literature will your research engage with and build on? Please include at least 3 references and describe their relevance to your project.
4. Methods: There are two parts: 1. What information will you need to gather to address your research questions? 2. How will you gather this information? What methods will you use?
5. Your training and background: What experiences do you have that prepare you to undertake this research, including classes taken, previous research (if so, list funding received, if any), extracurricular experiences, etc.?
6. Product: You will propose research products to include: 1. A public talk for faculty and students in the Anthropology Department; and 2. a professional presentation, which could consist of a public oral or poster presentation (such as at Research Day or a professional conference), or the submission of a manuscript for publication. Please specify the venues you plan to present in (note: you do not have to commit to anything, but provide realistic suggestions). As part of your final product, you will need to turn in a hard copy of the text of your presentation (not just PowerPoint slides). 3. At the end of your project, you will also need to turn in a photo and a short paragraph about your research to be published on the departmental website.
7. Budget (submitted on a separate sheet of paper): You may be awarded up to $600 in reimbursement for research expenses, for which you will provide a budget. Acceptable expenses include, for example, travel for research, travel to conferences, supplies, equipment, software, postage, printing, registration for conferences, books (up to $200 total for books).
Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Full Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Anthropology Guidelines
This scholarship is highly competitive. It covers the costs of full-time in-state tuition (UWG has a limited number of out-of-state tuition waivers available), room and board (amount awarded is based on the institutionally-computed costs of on-campus residence), and an allowance for required textbooks. The amount of other UWGadministered scholarships (for example, the HOPE Scholarship) will be subtracted from each Waring Full Scholarship. The minimum award will be $1000 per semester. Recipients are selected by the faculty of the Anthropology Department of the University of West Georgia based on academic achievement, leadership and participation in program activities, demonstrated interest in Anthropology, and potential for using anthropological perspectives in future careers. The decisions of the Anthropology Faculty in this matter are final.
Eligibility to receive the Waring Full Scholarship, the applicant must:
1. Be accepted for admission or currently enrolled at the University of West Georgia (applicant may apply for this scholarship before receiving formal acceptance for admission).
2. Declare and maintain a major in Anthropology.
3. Have a 3.25 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in Anthropology, or provide a written explanation of why it is lower.
Application Requirements:
1. An official signed application form.
2. Official transcripts from any undergraduate schools attended, including UWG.
3. Copies of SAT or ACT score reports.
4. Two letters of recommendation on official reference forms, at least one of which must be academic, and neither of which may be written by Anthropology faculty at UWG.
5. A 3-5 page double-spaced, typed biographical statement that describes the applicant’s academic achievements (including directed research, extra- curricular involvements, plans for future endeavors at UWG, and any other information the applicant would like to provide the scholarship review committee
6. The applicant should contact the Anthropology Department at (678) 839-6455 or go online to receive an application and reference forms. Complete applications should be sent to the Waring Scholarships Manager by mid-spring semester. A date will be provided.
Additional Guidelines are:
1. Disbursement for the second semester of funding will depend on the scholar maintaining full-time enrollment, at least one anthropology class, and the eligibility GPA.
2. Half will be dispersed in Fall and half in the Spring semester, assuming the above requirements are met.
3. Every effort will be made to identify part-time employment opportunities within the program if the scholar so desires. Off-campus employment is discouraged.
4. This is a one-year scholarship. Recipients may re-apply for a second year, for a maximum of 4 semesters.
Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Anthropology Endowment Scholarship Guidelines
These competitive $1000 scholarships are for students to study Anthropology at the University of West Georgia. These awards for Anthropology majors are based upon academic achievement and potential for scholarly growth.
Anthropology Endowment Scholarships may be awarded to:
1. graduating high school seniors who will attend UWG and major in Anthropology
2. newly declared Anthropology majors at UWG
3. current Anthropology majors at UWG
4. transfer students who major in Anthropology at UWG
These awards are additional to any other grants or aid the student may receive.
Applications for Waring Anthropology Endowment Scholarships will be distributed to students during the Fall and Spring semesters. Awards for the following academic year are made during the Spring Semester.
Application Requirements:
1. An official, signed application form.
2.Official copy of academic transcripts if currently enrolled or transferring to UWG [or] official copy of high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores if applying as a graduating senior. If current ACT and/or SAT scores are not available an explanation why.
3. Cover letter
4. Essay (typed, double-spaced between 250 and 500 words) on the applicant’s academic achievements, including directed research, extracurricular activities and on how her/his personal and/or academic background contributed to their interest in Anthropology.
5. Completed applications will be submitted to the Waring Fund Manager who will make them available to the faculty for their consideration and vote. Applications are due once per year, mid-spring semester.
Disbursement:
1. A disbursement of $500 will be given each semester, Fall & Spring. Spring disbursement depends on:
a. Being a declared Major in Anthropology at the University of West Georgia.
b. Enrolling in and successfully completing 12 semester hours of coursework and one or more Anthropology courses during each semester.
2. To apply for a second academic year of funding, the recipient must meet the above requirements. They must also have a minimum 3.25 GPA for all Anthropology courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.0, or provide an acceptable explanation of why either is lower.