Top 43 Archaeology Scholarships in October 2026

Are you a current college student interested in pursuing a research career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship! The scholarship is open to nominated applicants who are college sophomores or juniors studying and conducting research in a STEM field. The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation offers scholarships to STEM students across the country to help ensure that the U.S. is producing enough "highly-qualified professionals" in these critical fields. This particular scholarship serves as a memorial for Barry Goldwater, a former air force officer and senator for 30 years. Recipients of the scholarship receive up to $7,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. If you are a STEM major passionate about a future research career, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from the first Tuesday in September to the last Friday in January, every year.Show Less

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, an adult party card game company that supports charity efforts with its profits. Every year, their Science Ambassador Scholarship awards $20,000 each to five women or non-binary high school seniors or undergraduate students who submit a three-minute educational video on a STEM topic they’re passionate about. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more details on the application.Show Less

The Student Excellence in Archaeology Scholarship provides supplemental financial assistance to historically underserved students. Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduates seeking a degree in archaeology are welcome to apply. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for high school seniors with a passion for aerospace. This $10,000 scholarship is designed to support students who are committed to majoring in aerospace or a related field at an accredited college or university. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5, demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities, and have an AIAA High School Membership (free to join). If you're a high school senior passionate about aerospace, don't miss out on this chance to take your education to new heights!Show Less

Are you pursuing a two-year or associate's degree program at a college or university in New Hampshire? If so, you may be eligible for some of the many scholarships offered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's Two-year or Associate Degree Program! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $100 and $3,500 each to winning applicants. To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation website. Upon completing the General Application, students will be considered for each of the scholarships they may be eligible for. With that said, if you are enrolled in a two-year or associate's degee program in New Hampshire, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current college senior or graduate interested in obtaining a master's from Cambridge in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Churchill Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students enrolled at a participating undergraduate institution who will be graduating during the same academic year as the deadline, or who have graduated from a participating institution in the past 12 months. The Winston Churchill Foundation has offered the scholarship since its establishment during the founding of Churchill College, Cambridge. Since its inception, recipients of the scholarship have been awarded $75,000 for one year of study at the University of Cambridge for an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or MASt (Master of Advanced Study) degree. If you are interested in earning your master's at Cambridge University, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship can be used by awarded to archaeologists and archaeology graduate students to support research and study either in Portugal or the United States. Non-Portuguese applicants may conduct research related to the archaeology of Portugal, including the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira. Portuguese applicants, however, can use the fellowship to support research and study in the US in any archaeological region and topic of their choosing. To be eligible, applicants from the United States or any country other than Portugal must be AIA members at the graduate or professional level. Applicants from Portugal, however, may apply without an active AIA membership but will be required to become a member if selected to receive the Fellowship. Further, Portuguese graduate students wishing to study in the United States must be enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited US university or college, and must provide evidence that they have been authorized to travel to and study in the US. If you have a passion for archaeology and wish to study abroad, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John R. Coleman Traveling Fellowship is open to AIA graduate and professional members who will use the award money to fund travel and study in Italy, the western Mediterranean, or North Africa, between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. Applicants must also be engaged in dissertation research in a U.S. graduate program. Each year, the scholarship awards $12,000 to one applicant to go toward their travel and study efforts. The fellowship was established to honor the memory of John R. Coleman, a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University who excavated and conducted archaeological research at Aphrodisias and Morgantina. If you're a graduate student and AIA member wanting to study or conduct archeological research in the western Mediterranean, Italy, or North Africa, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship supports an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, that is to be conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. Preference will be given to candidates whose projects require travel to the Mediterranean. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens who are actively pursuing an advanced degree at a North American College or University and have been AIA members (Graduate or Professional level) in good standing. If you're passionate about Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a student planning to pursue a career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship! The National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship is open to high school seniors and postsecondary students with definite plans to pursue a career in STEM. While all STEM fields are acceptable, those pursuing space-related careers will be shown preference. The scholarship is offered by the National Space Club & Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other programs to support the education of youths. Each year, the organization grants $20,000 to help one lucky student pay for their postsecondary costs. In addition, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to speak at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your chosen degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a full-time student studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? The SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship could be a good fit for you! The scholarship is awarded monthly, with 12 winners being selected throughout the year. The best part about this scholarship is the work to reward ratio. By simply submitting a short 500-word essay, you could win $2,500 from the SBB Research Group. If you fit the scholarship criteria, we encourage you to submit your essay and apply today!Show Less

Are you a current post-secondary student with a disability who is pursuing a degree in a STEM or Healthcare field? If so, The Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Connect Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to ten (10) college and/or graduate students who have a disability and are pursuing a degree in a STEM or Healthcare field. Applicants must also be Network Members of Lime Connect (membership is free) and should be actively engaged in "driving disability inclusion" in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Scholar Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and assisting faculty and students in the arts, education, humanities, geology, or the social sciences at Taiwanese universities. As part of the research requirement, selected scholars may expect to collaborate with Taiwanese faculty, and present lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. To apply, interested students should obtain a letter of invitation from their potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, but Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to work at an educational institution in Taiwan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in American Studies at universities throughout Finland. Selected scholars will be required to teach one survey course per semester to third-year Bachelor's students, as well as teach one seminar per semester in their area of expertise to master's level students. Scholars will also be invited to participate in the program's Ph.D. seminar and in the development of the North American Studies program in general, be encouraged to give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities, and be invited to participate in Fulbright Finland Foundation activities as an application reviewer and interviewer. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner. If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a female student pursuing a degree in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship! The ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship is open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) fields. The scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager, Rebecca Fyffe. Rebecca is an entrepreneur who credits her good business sense and cutting-edge research-based methods to her background in STEM. Thus, she created this scholarship to encourage more women to pursue STEM programs and science-based education. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) lucky student to help pay for the costs of their education. If you’re a woman passionate about STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Charles H. James II & Lucia Bacote James Scholarship is open to post-secondary students attending any Baptist church in West Virginia who are studying business, science, technology, or a math-related field at any post-secondary institution. Special preference will be given to applicants affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Charleston (Shrewsbury St.), the Charleston Black Ministerial Alliance, or the Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter of the Links Incorporated. If you attend a Baptist church in West Virginia and are studying business, science, technology, or math, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Tacuna Systems is proud to announce the return of our Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship program. For 2026, we will offer one award to a qualified candidate who attends or is admitted to a U.S. or Canadian university. Driven by our commitment to promote inclusive representation in STEM fields, our scholarship aims to empower women pursuing higher education in science and technology, fostering their increased participation in these industries. This scholarship invites applicants to share their experiences with a STEM-related research project or activity that has shaped or reflected their academic interests, rather than focusing solely on academics. Submissions must be in video form, accompanied by this application. As part of your application submission, we will require you to create a brief video of yourself showcasing your involvement in a STEM-related project. Limit this video to around 3 minutes in length. Things to consider while creating your video: Aspirations – What are your general career aspirations and how has this project influenced them? Passion – Why is this project important to you? Learning – What did you take away from this project? Application – How does this project relate to the real world? Improvement – What changes, if any, would you make for better results? Originality – Do you have valuable insight or ideas that industry leaders may not have thought about? Representation – What are your general thoughts, related to the project or not, on improving women’s representation in STEM? How might you inspire others? If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student of color or student in need aspiring to pursue a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree? If so, the Destination STEM Scholarship may be a wonderful opportunity for you! Annually, the scholarship awards between $500 and $1,000 each to multiple recipients who have been accepted to a college for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also be students of color or a student in need, in an effort to encourage under represented students passionate about STEM to pursue careers in the field. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The CRA All-Access Scholarship is a talent development pipeline program that seeks to financially support students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics or STEM. Through this program, CRA will award $5,000 to 12 deserving students for their junior/final year at an accredited university. This program is open to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be: Attending an accredited university on a full-time basis Majoring in Economics, Business or STEM fields (UK degree subjects will be approved by CRA) Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or 3.2 in their declared major (UK students must hold at least a 2:1 in their declared course If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

Are you a female or minority student pursuing a career in STEM? If so, you should consider applying for the Avance Clinical Diversity in STEM Scholarship! Worth $5,000, this scholarship is designed to support women and minority groups pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With a strong focus on the Life Sciences industry, this program provides financial assistance, hands-on industry experience, and international visibility — helping create a more diverse and inclusive future for the life sciences sector. Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently been accepted into a a recognized STEM program. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for STEM and a commitment to fostering diversity within the field. Eligible fields of study include: Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology) Clinical Research and Clinical Sciences Medical Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health) Data and Technology in Health (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering) Applicants are invited to submit a 300-word essay describing their interest in STEM and how this scholarship will support their career goals. Final selections will be made by Avance Clinical’s Senior Leadership team. In addition to university financial support, scholarship recipients may be offered the opportunity to complete an internship at Avance Clinical, gaining valuable experience within a global clinical research organization.Show Less