Waring Merit Scholarship for Anthropology Majors and Minors
In accordance with the primary mission of the fund, the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Endowment awards the Waring Merit Scholarship to Anthropology majors and minors at UWG each semester. Awards are based on academic achievement and potential for scholarly growth and are allocated at $1,500 per award semester for majors and $750 for minors.
Who is Eligible
- Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend the University of West Georgia (UWG) and will have a declared major or minor in Anthropology by the start of the award semester
- Newly-declared Anthropology majors or minors at UWG
- Current Anthropology majors or minors at UWG
- Transfer students who major or minor in Anthropology at UWG
How to Apply
- Complete the application form and upload your essay.
- For any questions, please contact Ms. Lily Xu (lxu@westga.edu)
Please follow these essay guidelines, including the writing prompts below. All material must be:
- Typed
- Double-spaced
- 750-1000 words
- Formally structured to include an introduction, a body, and a conclusion
- In Chicago, MLA, or APA format, including citations and bibliography
Writing Prompts
For First-Time Applicants/First-Year Majors:
“Why I Chose to Major in Anthropology”: The essay should include a discussion of the applicant’s developing interest in anthropology and how the applicant sees anthropology as part of their future goals.
For Second-Year-and-Above Majors:
Fall Award Completion – Due October 15
"Identify a world problem or challenge that would benefit from an anthropological approach. If this is within your planned career path, please feel free to write on your chosen career; otherwise, think broadly about where you think anthropology could best serve within our global world." In addition, cite at least two anthropologists whose work has particularly influenced your thinking on the subject.
Spring Award Completion – Due March 15
"Why does cultural and biological diversity matter? Include examples of how diversity helps address contemporary challenges." In addition, cite at least two anthropologists whose work has particularly influenced your thinking on the subject.
How Recipients are Selected
Applicants will be evaluated on the following attributes:
- Quality of their essay
- Current GPA
- Current performance in Anthropology courses
- Engagement in anthropology-related extracurricular activities
NOTE: Awards are additional to any other grants or aid the student may receive.
Disbursement of the scholarship payment depends on:
- Being a declared Major in Anthropology at the University of West Georgia
- Enrolling in and successfully completing 12 semester hours of full-time coursework and at least one Anthropology course during each semester of the award
The recipients of scholarships are determined by the UWG Anthropology faculty based upon consideration of academic achievement and potential for scholarly growth. Scholarships are competitive in nature. Guidelines for scholarship awards and awardee qualifications are established by the faculty and are subject to change. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee that a student will receive the award.
Questions? Contact Ms. Lily Xu (lxu@westga.edu)