$500 & 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN NYSAA

Administered by the William M. Beauchamp Chapter

To apply for this award, a student must be a New York resident enrolled in an accredited New York State college or university undergraduate anthropology or history program. The student applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours, be majoring in anthropology or history and be intending a career in archaeology (prehistoric, historic, military, industrial or underwater archaeology) and have a financial need.

The applicant must provide:

1. a current college transcript showing a "b" average or better;
2. a financial need statement (financial aid verification form from college);
3. a letter describing involvement in archaeological projects, a brief description of financial need and future plans (stated in the applicant's own words & writing);
4. a recommendation from a professional archaeologist.

Applications for this award must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2009. It is advised materials be sent earlier in the event the committee has questions. All materials are to be sent to Dr. Ellis McDowell-Loudan at the following address:

Dr. Ellis McDowell-Loudan
Box 502
3 West Academy St
McGraw NY 13101
Email: loudane AT cortland.edu

A committee composed of professional and avocational members of the Beauchamp Chapter will review the applications in March and select the award recipient.

The award will be announced at the NYSAA annual meeting.

This award is financed solely by donations, which are greatly appreciated. Send checks payable to "Daniel H. Weiskotten Scholarship Fund" to:

Barbara DeAngelo
Box 351
Chittenango NY 13037
Email: arch.dea AT worldnet.att.net

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