Financial Aid and Scholarships

Most financial aid is handled through the University's main Financial Aid Office, but there are some scholarships available through the College of Social and Behavioral Science, the Alumni Association, and the Department of Anthropology. For 2026-2027 scholarship applications, all Anthropology majors can apply for Department Scholarships through the webportals below, and can apply through the College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) website for CSBS scholarships. Please note, that the proceedure has changed. For last years scholarships, a single application was used for both College and Department level scholarships. This year a separate application should be completed for each, one for the College, and one for the Department.

The deadline to apply for both the Chair's Scholarship and the Field School scholarship is Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Department of Anthropology Scholarships

Chair's Scholarship:

Description:

The Anthropology Chair Scholarship is available to declared Anthropology Majors. Eligible applicants are first-generation college students and/or those with demonstrated financial need. Whenever possible, scholars will be selected from applicants from under-represented groups in higher education. Other attributes we seek are students that have community service or community leadership.

Amount:

Up to $4000 per year for up to 3 years towards tuition and fees.

Requirements:

Declared Major in Anthropology
Admitted Full time at the University of Utah
Eligible for Utah residency status for the academic year you are applying
Must submit a FAFSA application

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Field School Scholarship

Description:

Beginning Summer semester, 2020, the Department of Anthropology will offer several scholarships to cover the course fees associated with an approved University of Utah, Department of Anthropology field school program. This summer’s eligible field schools include:

Amount:

Varies. It will be determined by the fees required by the student’s specific field school.

Requirements:

Declared Major in Anthropology
Admitted Full time at the University of Utah
Must submit a FAFSA application
Award is contingent upon the acceptance into the preferred field school

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CSBS and University Scholarships


LAS/CSBS Scholarships: The College of Social and Behavioral Science awards several scholarships. The requirements and award amounts vary. CSBS Scholarships


Alumni Association Scholarships: The University of Utah Alumni Association awards a variety of scholarships for current and incoming students. Alumni Association Scholarships


University of Utah Scholarships and Financial Aid The University and outside organizations also provide scholarships to help with financial aid. University of Utah Scholarships University of utah Financial Aid

Departmental Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
Anthropology Departmental scholarships provide a tuition waiver for 2 semesters, for 12-18 hours each semester (student pays mandatory fees). Applicants must be a Utah resident, a declared Anthropology major, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

All other financial aid is handled through the University's Financial Aid Office. The Office of Admissions provides more financial information such as tuition estimates and residency.