Sociology Scholarships
Human Relations, Special Populations and How Society Works
Sociology by definition is the study of society, especially how humans relate within social constructs. Students pursuing a degree in Sociology are not only engaged in a broad base of study in human relations and special populations, but they are also encouraged to concentrate in more focused areas such as criminal justice, social inequality, politics, education, economics, and a host of other sociological niche-specialties.
Sociology majors may graduate with a baccalaureate degree, which prepares them in an interdisciplinary liberal arts education ready for entry in an array of careers. Graduate students perform even more focused studies and often remain in research-focused careers or academic education.
Scholarship Programs
The University of North Texas Department of Sociology scholarships take the form of endowed scholarships, generally small in amount. The department at UNT focuses on the practical aspect of sociology, or applied sociology, and expects department majors to specialize in a specific discipline. Candidates for the scholarships are chosen based on academics and financial need or some combination of the two:
- David H. Malone Graduate Scholarships are awarded to outstanding grad students in the Sociology department. Awards are up to $1,000.
- A.C. Dorse Scholarship Awards go to outstanding students in the department. Up to $200.
- Hiram J. Friedsam Graduate Scholarships go to academically talented grad students. Awards are up to $1,000.
- Sociology Undergraduate Scholarships are available to students who demonstrate academic excellence in combination with financial need. Awards are upwards of $200.
Scholarships designed for Sociology students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls include:
- Annette Harrison Memorial scholarships go to females who have been displaced from college and are now returning to pursue a degree in Sociology. Selection is based on personal challenges, academic promise and financial need.
- Donna Arne Scholarships go to a student who is at least in his or her junior year of studies. Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need.
Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan has won accolades for its scholastic mission and experience. The Sociology Department offers student majors the following scholarships:
- Jeanne Joy Knot Memorial Scholarships are available to upperclassmen in the Sociology major. Eligible applicants must be pursuing a Peace Corps experience in combination with a career interest in working with children. Beyond these criteria candidates must also prove academic excellence and financial need.
- Richard and Janice Van Deelen Scholarships reward students who are particularly certain about their views on abortion - which must be Pro-Life for this award. An interest in promoting the place of children in society and family are imperative as well as academic accomplishment in the major.
- Daniel Duyst Memorial Scholarships specifically reward accomplished Sociology majors who are concentrating on criminal justice and pursuing a career in that field.
- Barbara Gezon Baker Scholarship for Academic Excellence goes to the most outstanding student in the department.
Graduate students in the Sociology Department at Sam Houston University in Texas may qualify for:
- Sociology Assistantships are granted to outstanding grad students who may be qualified to teach or conduct research. Recipients must work at least 20 hours each week in combination with continuing full-time studies. Assistantships pay up to $9600.
- Ruth A. Blanc Sociology Scholarships reward outstanding grad students in the department. Selection is based on a combination of academic merit, professional potential and financial need.
Austin Peay State University in Tennessee offers Sociology majors the Mary Keller Cox Faculty Scholarships. Recipients are chosen by faculty based on academic standing and the potential for a promising career in sociology.
Post-graduate students in the Sociology Department at the University of Texas-Austin may qualify for the prestigious Mellon Fellowships in Latin American Sociology. Mellon Fellowships are available to doctoral students at a number of research-heavy universities outside of UT. Applicants for the fellowships must be involved in dissertation research some of which must be conducted abroad. Fellowships may be as much as $33,000, but are enough to cover tuition.
