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Carl G. Anthon Scholarship
The Carl G. Anthon Scholarship was established by Margaret D. Anthon in memory of her late husband and American University friend, Carl G. Anthon. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support to deserving undergraduate or graduate students pursuing study in the fields of history and/or the performing arts.

AU Scholars and Artists Fellowships
AU Scholars and Artists Fellowships are offered through the Provost's Office. These fellowships provide support for undergraduates to conduct full-time research that leads to significant scholarly or creative work. Fellows work closely with faculty mentors in ways that enhance faculty research or creativity. Faculty mentors receive a stipend to guide students through their research apprenticeship. Fellows are required to work full-time on their research for a designated period of eight weeks in the summer. Application are typically due at the start of the spring semester.

Charley D. Hardwick Scholarship Fund (for students entering the ministry or a church vocation)
All majors will be considered for the Charley D. Hardwick Scholarship-in keeping with the intent and restrictions of the individual scholarship funds that make up the Charley D. Hardwick Scholarship Fund, the main selection criterion is the future plan of the student to enter the ministry or church vocation.

CAS Summer Undergraduate Fellowships for Projects in the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
CAS Summer Undergraduate Fellowships will support student-initiated research and creative activities completed under the direction of faculty mentors. The fellowships provide $5,000 awards to students and $500 stipends to faculty mentors, who will provide mentorship over the summer to help students develop and execute research, scholarly or artistic projects. Please note that these awards may be taxable. Student awardees must have declared CAS majors and faculty mentors must be full-time CAS faculty during the period of the award. Students may receive only one summer award (including Provost's Summer Scholars and Artist Award and other departmental awards) and are required to work on their research project for 35 hours/week for 8 weeks in Summer 2024. Any summer session courses taken by students must fall outside the period designated for their research or creative project. Applications are generally due in mid-spring semester for work to be done in the summer.

Art History

Elizabeth J. Maiden Scholarship
The Elizabeth J. Maiden Scholarship was established by Elizabeth J. Maiden, CAS/BA '51, to provide financial support to undergraduate students studying in the Department of Art at American University. 

Meisenberg Family Scholarship
The Meisenberg Family Scholarship was established by the Meisenberg Family to award deserving fulltime undergraduate students enrolled in the Art History Program. Recipients are chosen from a pool of qualified applicants based upon the recommendation of a committee of University Art History faculty.  

Carol Bird Ravenal Art Award
The Carol Bird Ravenal Art Award was established in 2007 by Dr. Carol Bird Ravenal, professor emerita and former chair of the Department of Art, who taught both art history and studio art at American University. The award may be given to either undergraduate or graduate students and alternates annually between the Studio and Art History Programs. The award is competitive and students must apply with proposals for suitable projects using the funds for summer travel for educational or research purposes. The student must return to AU for either the remainder of the summer or the following semester or year and must file a report on the project with the Department of Art.

Studio Art

Catharina Baart Biddle Art Award
The Catharine Baart Biddle Art Award was established by Catharina Baart Biddle (MFA/CAS/1981), a well-known Washington painter and philanthropist to the art community. Awarded annually, this scholarship is intended to provide financial support for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the studio art program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Eligible students will demonstrate artistic talent (as determined by the chair of the Art Department) and be recommended by the faculty of the studio art program. The Award is to be used for the purchase of art supplies or other purposes supporting the student's artistic ability while the student is enrolled at the university.

Carol Bird Ravenal Art Award
The Carol Bird Ravenal Art Award was established in 2007 by Dr. Carol Bird Ravenal, professor emerita and former chair of the Department of Art, who taught both art history and studio art at American University. The award may be given to either undergraduate or graduate students and alternates annually between the Studio and Art History Programs. The award is competitive and students must apply with proposals for suitable projects using the funds for summer travel for educational or research purposes. The student must return to AU for either the remainder of the summer or the following semester or year and must file a report on the project with the Department of Art.

Allan Carney Memorial Scholarship
The Allan Carney Memorial Scholarship was established by the late Magenta Carney Yglesias (BA/CAS/1997) in memory of her father, Allan Carney. Allan Carney was an artist who decorated and restored the interiors of churches throughout the mid-western states. This scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student majoring in fine arts who exhibits financial need and academic excellence.

Dean and Rosina Carter Sculptor Scholarship
The Dean and Rosina Carter Endowed Sculptor Scholarship was established through the generosity of Dean Carter, CAS/BA '47, and his wife, Rosina Carter. The scholarship is awarded to an aspiring sculptor who is enrolled at the university and entering his or her senior (undergraduate) year.

Helene M. Herzbrun Art Scholarship
The Helene M. Herzbrun Scholarship was established in memory of Helene Herzbrun, an artist and former chair of the Department of Fine Arts, by her husband, the late Dr. Philip Herzbrun. This scholarship may be awarded to either graduate or undergraduate students and is intended for financially needy students selected by the Department of Art.

Ted and Elizabeth Leon Art Scholarship
Established by the estates of Theodore H. and Elizabeth G. Leon, the Ted and Elizabeth Leon Art Scholarship was created by Elizabeth Leon in memory of her husband and in grateful recognition of the personal rewards received from her long study of drawing and painting. The late Theodore Leon served as Chief of Language Services at the State Department from 1957 until 1977. He spoke German, Spanish, French, and Dutch and received the Superior Honor Award from the Department of State. A native of West Virginia, Ted earned his bachelor's and doctoral degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He pursued post-graduate studies at the universities of Berlin, Poitiers, and Puerto Rico. Elizabeth Leon attended the St. Louis School of Fine Arts on scholarship to study drawing and painting. During the 1970's, she was a student in the Department of Art at American University. The Ted and Elizabeth Leon Art Scholarship is awarded annually to a talented female junior, senior, or graduate student studying studio art who has financial need and is also a lifetime resident of Arlington County, Virginia.

Elizabeth J. Maiden Scholarship
The Elizabeth J. Maiden Scholarship was established by Elizabeth J. Maiden, CAS/BA '51, to provide financial support to undergraduate students studying in the Department of Art at American University.

Leonard Maurer Trust Award
The Leonard Maurer Trust Award is awarded annually to an undergraduate student in fine arts whose creative work is deemed outstanding by the faculty of the Department of Art.

Pearl Rance-Reardon Scholarship
The Pearl Rance-Reardon Scholarship was established by Pearl Rance-Reardon, CAS/MFA '96, in 2004. The scholarship provides support to students in the Department of Art.

Serge Sacknoff Memorial Sculpture Scholarship
The Serge Sacknoff Memorial Sculpture Scholarship was established in memory of Serge Sacknoff by his daughter, Marianne Sacknoff. This scholarship provides support to undergraduate and graduate students studying sculpture.

Alma Thomas Award
The Alma Thomas Award is an award that is presented annually (as funds permit) to an outstanding artist studying painting.

Elizabeth L. Van Swinderen Award in Art
The Elizabeth L. Van Swinderen Award is given annually to a graduate or undergraduate student for outstanding artistic accomplishment.

Stephen C. Grebe Memorial Scholarship
The Stephen C. Grebe Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 in memory of Stephen C. Grebe, former faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University, by family, friends, and faculty. The purpose of this $4000 scholarship is to provide biology undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain summer research experience by working with a biology faculty member on a research project for a minimum of eight weeks over the summer. This award is offered annually each spring. Biology students who have completed at least 15 credits of study and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Please contact the director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Biology for further information.

Gloria P. Likins Scholarship 
The Gloria P. Likins Scholarship was established by the estate of Gloria Likins, CAS/BA '60, who majored in biology while attending American University. This scholarship carries an award of up to $10,000 for work on a research project with a biology faculty member during the academic year. Eligible applicants must be undergraduate female biology majors, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 and must have completed at least 40 credits of study. Please contact the director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Biology for further information.

Nina M. Roscher Travel Fund for Women in the Chemical Sciences
The Nina M. Roscher Travel Fund for Women in the Chemical Sciences was established in 1996 by Dr. Nina M. Roscher and American University, with monies awarded to Dr. Roscher as recipient of the American Chemical Society's Award for Encouraging Women in the Chemical Sciences. The fund provides support to students interested in the chemical sciences profession, with preference given to female students.

Anthony M. Schwartz Fellowship
The Anthony M. Schwartz Fellowship was established in memory of Anthony M. Schwartz, a former professor of research in the Department of Chemistry at American University, by his wife, the late Jane Schwartz, family, and friends. Anthony M. Schwartz was born in Philadelphia on July 31, 1908. He received his BS in chemistry (1928) and his PhD in organic chemistry (1931) from Cornell University. Anthony Schwartz served as a chemist with Alrose, Visking, and National Aniline Chemical Companies. In 1944 he accepted a position at Harris Research Laboratories in Washington, D.C. When Harris Research Laboratories became the Gillette Research Institute, Anthony Schwartz served as assistant director and then as principal scientist and manager of the Harris Research Laboratories Department. Upon his retirement in 1973, he established his own consulting firm and held an adjunct position as a research scientist at Lehigh University's Center for Surface and Coatings Research and as was a research professor at American University.

Awarded during the summer semester, the Anthony M. Schwartz Fellowship supports undergraduate students conducting chemistry research. Preference is given to junior chemistry majors, although applications from sophomores are also welcome. Selection is based on grades, recommendations, and a statement of the student's interest in chemistry research. To apply, a completed application is to be returned to the Department of Chemistry office no later than March.

Robert T. Adams Scholarship
The Robert T. Adams Scholarship was established with a gift from the late Robert Thomas Adams, CAS/MA '59, and his wife, the late Marguerite Hayes Adams. The purpose of this fund is to provide aid to an outstanding undergraduate student, majoring in economics, who has exhibited financial need.

Josephine G. Gimble Scholarship
The Josephine G. Gimble Scholarship was established in memory of Josephine G. (Gichner) Gimble, CAS/BA '52, by her children, Dr. Jeffrey Gimble, Elliot Gimble, Dr. Frederick Gimble, and Dr. Diane Johns. The scholarship is awarded to students in their junior or senior years, who are majoring in the health sciences and who have expressed a commitment to a career in the allied health fields (including, but not limited to, nursing, occupational or physical therapy, public health, and nutrition). Preference is given to female students who are originally from Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia. The recipient must have attained a 3.0 grade point average or higher and demonstrate financial need.

The Dorothy Gondos Beers Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student in the Department of History who may use the funds to meet the costs associated with attendance at the University. Decisions for awards are made by the History Faculty Undergraduate Committee and are based on merit and financial need. Deadline for submission will be announced each year. Please email history@american.edu for information. This prize was made possible through the generosity of Dorothy and Victor Gondos.

AU undergraduates are invited to submit a research paper for consideration for the The Dorothy and Victor Gondos, Jr. Undergraduate Research Prize. The Prize, which carries a cash award of $200, recognizes excellence in historical research that makes substantial use of the collections National Archives. The prize is awarded during spring semester. Please email history@american.edu for information. This prize was made possible through the generosity of AU History Professor Dorothy and Victor Gondos, Jr.

The Anna Kasten Nelson Award for Excellence in History is presented to students enrolled in HIST-482 or Thesis during the year who, as of spring semester, have a 3.5 GPA or better in the major. This award is determined by the department in March of each year. Please email history@american.edu for information. This award was established in memory of AU History Professor Anna Kasten Nelson.

Conference Support is available through the History Department for undergraduate students. Those undergraduates receiving funding from American University for travel to present a paper at a conference may also apply to the Department for additional funds. Submit your paper proposal, notice of its acceptance, notice of your AU award, and a projected budget to history@american.edu with the subject line "UG application for conference travel." Deadline: Rolling.

Stephen and Lynn Greenfield Family Scholarship
The Stephen and Lynn Greenfield Family Scholarship was established by Lynn Greenfield, CAS/BA '79, her husband, Stephen Greenfield, and their family to provide financial support to a deserving student enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship provides support to an undergraduate student, in his or her sophomore year, enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who has attained a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and completed a minimum of 30 credits. Preference is given, when possible, to a student studying Education, Jewish Studies, or the Arts.

Jerrold and Jane Goodman Judaic Studies Scholarship
The Jerrold and Jane Goodman Judaic Studies Scholarship is a current use scholarship established by Yablick Charities, Inc. and Jerrold and Jane Goodman. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the Jewish Studies Program.

Everett and Marian Gordon Scholarship 
The Everett and Marian Gordon Scholarship was established through the generosity of Everett and Marian Gordon. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to the most promising student planning a major in Jewish studies, with preference given to students without a background in Jewish studies. The scholarship may also be awarded to senior students for an outstanding thesis and may also cover related costs for selection and publication of said thesis. The Jewish Studies Program director, in consultation with program faculty, awards the scholarship in the late spring based on the GPA performance of the majors and minors (and intended majors and minors). Please email judaic@american.edu for information.

Estelle Seldowitz Endowed Scholarship
The Estelle Seldowitz Endowed Scholarship was established through the generosity of AU friend and neighbor Estelle Seldowitz. This annually awarded scholarship provides up to $3,000 for students pursuing a course of study of or including Jewish Studies. The Jewish Studies Program director, in consultation with program faculty, awards the scholarship in the late spring based on the GPA performance of the majors and minors (and intended majors and minors). Please email judaic@american.edu for information.

Judaic Arts and Studies Scholarship
The Judaic Arts and Studies Scholarship is a $2,000 award for students enrolled in the Jewish Studies Program. This scholarship is to be used for developing Jewish scholarship and study by providing books and media materials. The Jewish Studies Program director, in consultation with program faculty, awards the scholarship in the late spring based on the GPA performance of the majors and minors (and intended majors and minors). Please email judaic@american.edu for information.

Rudolph Von Abele Memorial Scholarship 
The Rudolph Von Abele Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Rudolph Von Abele by Renee Weitzner CAS/BA '68, and friends. The scholarship support undergraduate students specializing in European or British literature who exhibit financial need and high academic achievement. The $500 award is offered annually at the start of the Spring semester. Promising candidates are identified by the Undergraduate Director of Literature and faculty recommendations; the Undergraduate Studies Committee makes the final decision. Please contact the director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Literature for further information.

Sara Presciutti Memorial Scholarship 
The Sara Presciutti Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Sara Presciutti, CAS/BA '96, by family and friends. The scholarship is awarded to students who have an active interest in Italian studies and may be awarded to students, with preference given to a student who plans to travel and study in Italy, or a student from an Italian university who is studying at American University.

Gisela B. Trechsel Scholarship in Literature
The Gisela B. Trechsel Scholarship in Literature was established by the estate of Dr. Gisela B. Trechsel, in honor of her husband, Heinz Trechsel. This scholarship carries an award of $2,000 and is available to both graduate and undergraduate students, with preference given to graduate students. Eligible graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and have completed a minimum of 6 graduate credits toward the current graduate degree. Eligible undergraduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and must have completed at least 30 credits of study in the last year. Please contact the director of the Literature MA Program for further information.

The Frank Cox Jones Scholarship for Women in Mathematics was established by Blair Jones, SPA/MS '78, CAS/MA '95, to support women in mathematics. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate female students enrolled in the Department of Mathematics, with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, who have completed a minimum of 30 credits, with preference given to students of US citizenship. The value of the scholarship varies, but is typically around $3,000 per year. The Frank Cox Jones Scholar is chosen by an awards committee made up of faculty, based on nominations from faculty members. Selection is based on GPA, performance in mathematics and statistics courses, the breadth and depth of such courses, and the content of the nomination, which typically describes performance in courses, or research projects. The scholarship is presented late in April, and is renewed annually for as long as the recipient remains eligible.

The Hanna Miriam Sandler and Bella Sandler Award was established in memory of Hanna Miriam Sandler, a member of the department faculty, and her mother Bella Sandler. The award, typically around $3,000, is given in late April to a mathematics student (undergraduate or graduate), with a preference for female students. The winner of the award is chosen by a committee made up of faculty, based on recommendations from department faculty members. Selection is based on GPA, performance in mathematics and statistics courses, the breadth and depth of such courses, and the content of the nomination, which typically describes performance in courses, or research projects.

The Hanna Sandler Book Awards.
Upon recommendation by faculty members, a faculty committee presents approximately 20 book awards every year in late April. Each award provides up to $100 towards the purchase of textbooks in future courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Generally speaking, in order to be nominated for a book award, a student must be among the top one or two students in his or her class, and display a potential interest in future studies in mathematics or statistics.

Theatre/Musical Theatre

Barnee and Dolores Breeskin Scholarship
The Barnee and Dolores Breeskin Scholarship was established in memory of Barnee Breeskin by friends and family. Barnee Breeskin graduated from Central High School and attended Georgetown University. Mr. Breeskin's first career was in music, and from 1930 to 1956, he led the orchestra at the Blue Room at the Shoreham Hotel. In 1938, he wrote and obtained the copyright for the music for "Hail to the Redskins." Mr. Breeskin then founded Barnee Breeskin Inc., a public relations firm. Mr. Breeskin was a member of the Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts and father-in-law of Gail Humphries, a member of the Department of Performing Arts faculty at American University. The scholarship provides support to an outstanding performing arts student, with preference given to students studying musical theatre.

Sylvia and Harold Greenberg Scholarship
The Sylvia and Harold Greenberg Scholarship was established by Sylvia Kay Greenberg and her late husband, Harold Greenberg. Sylvia Kay Greenberg served as a member of the American University Board of Trustees from 1973-1996. This scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students in a performing arts program. The scholarship provides tuition assistance while the holder is enrolled full-time at the university.

Mary Miller Patton Scholarship
The Mary Miller Patton Scholarship was established by Major General John S. Patton and Professor Emerita Mary Miller Patton. From 1943 until 1973, Mary Miller Patton taught speech, English, and classical drama, and served as director of the American University's drama program. This scholarship provides support to undergraduate sophomores and/or juniors specializing in dramatic arts in the Department of Performing Arts.

Ruth-Martin Simpson Melas Scholarship
The income from this fund is to be used in support of students in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Performing Arts chosen by the department chair. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in theatre or music and may be awarded for consecutive years. Student recipients should exhibit academic excellence and financial need.

Music

Esther W. Ballou Memorial Scholarship
The Esther W. Ballou Memorial Scholarship was established by alumni and friends in memory of Esther Williamson Ballou, a former composer and faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship provides support to music students.

Lilyan Evans Music Scholarship
The Lilyan Evans Music Scholarship was established by Mrs. Lilyan Evans and her two sons, Dr. Geoffrey Evans and Mr. Randall K. Evans. The scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Performing Arts who are majoring in music and are string players.

Mary Howe and Hans Kindler Memorial Scholarship
The Mary Howe and Hans Kindler Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Mary Howe and Hans Kindler, co-founders of the National Symphony Orchestra, by Charles Crowder, former professor of music at American University, and the Kindler Foundation. Mary Howe also served as a member of the music faculty in the Department of Performing Arts at American University. This scholarship provides support to freshmen majoring in music.

Music Scholarship
The funding for this scholarship is provided by the College of Arts and Sciences' Music Program and is awarded at the discretion of the music scholarship committee.

David W. Wainhouse Memorial Scholarship
The David W. Wainhouse Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of David W. Wainhouse by his wife, the late Katherine Wainhouse, in recognition of the pleasure and enrichment Mr. Wainhouse received from his studies in the Music Program during his retirement years. This scholarship provides support to students studying music.

Edward C. Bou Award in Philosophy and Religion
The Edward C. Bou Award in Philosophy and Religion is a merit scholarship that carries an award of $2,500 in support of women and students of color who are undergraduate majors in philosophy or philosophy graduate students, with preference given to graduate students. Recipients are selected annually by the Department of Philosophy and Religion in consultation with Edward C. Bou. The award is determined by academic excellence and financial need. No application is required.

Bordan Parker Bowne Scholarship
The Bordan Parker Bowne Scholarship, named for the American philosopher, was established by the estate of Ida C. Morrison. The scholarship of $1,000 provides support to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates academic excellence in philosophy, with preference given to graduate students. Recipients are selected by the Department of Philosophy and Religion on the basis of vocational commitment to philosophy, background in philosophy, GPA, future plans, and academic and professional promise. No application is required.

Harold J. and Ruth Pearson Prize
The Harold J. and Ruth Pearson Prize was established by the late Colonel Harold J. Pearson, CAS/BA '66, and his late wife, Ruth Pearson, CAS/BA '66. The $250 prize is awarded every spring and recognizes excellence in philosophy by an undergraduate major in philosophy. Recipient is a senior philosophy major selected by the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Criteria taken into consideration are GPA, number and range of philosophy courses taken, ability to pursue further degrees, involvement in department and campus activities, and quality of written and oral philosophy presentations. No application is required.

Edward B. Lewis Scholarship
Dr. Edward B. Lewis was the former pastor of the historic Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, DC Dr. Lewis, CAS/BA '46, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1967, and was honored with the Alumni Recognition award in 1981. He established the scholarship posthumously through a bequest from the Lewis Trust. The scholarship provides a $2,000 scholarship to a junior, senior, or MA student at American University who is preparing for the ministry or a church vocation. GPA, relevant activities, and written documentation of academic interests and future plans are taken into consideration. Please contact philrel@american.edu for more information.

Benson T. Chertok Memorial Scholarship
The Benson T. Chertok Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the late Dr. Benson T. Chertok, a Professor of Physics at American University from 1966-81. This scholarship recognizes his outstanding research and contributions to the field of High Energy Nuclear Physics, including his pioneering studies of quark substructure of light nuclei at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, and his 15 years of dedicated teaching and service to the Department of Physics. This scholarship is split into three awards to graduating seniors: Outstanding Academics Award, Outstanding Research Award, and Outstanding Service Award.

Jacob Kastner Memorial Scholarship
The Jacob Kastner Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Jacob Kastner, a man who had a significant impact within the physics field, at the request of Dr. Richard B. Kay, former chairman of the Department of Physics, and Bernard Singer at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Dr. Kastner got his PhD from the University of Toronto and worked for many years at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He was known for his ability to communicate with a wide variety of people across a broad range of topics - he published highly technical articles in professional journals and he created materials about radiation to distribute to high school students. This scholarship is awarded in the spring to outstanding physics majors.

Josephine G. Gimble Scholarship
The Josephine G. Gimble Scholarship was established in memory of Josephine G. (Gichner) Gimble, CAS/BA '52, by her children, Dr. Jeffrey Gimble, Elliot Gimble, Dr. Frederick Gimble, and Dr. Diane Johns. The scholarship is awarded to students in their junior or senior years, who are majoring in the health sciences and who have expressed a commitment to a career in the allied health fields (including, but not limited to, nursing, occupational or physical therapy, public health, and nutrition). Preference is given to female students who are originally from Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. The recipient must have attained a 3.0 grade point average or higher and demonstrate financial need.

Hassa F. Shanker Award
The Hassa F. Shanker Endowed Award was established by the estate of Hassa F. Shanker, School of Nursing '49. This award is given to undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated excellence in pre-medical studies.

Barnard Scholarship
The Barnard Scholarship was established by John Fiske Barnard, KSB/MBA '59, in memory of his late wife, Lovelle, who benefited greatly from the teachings of American University Professor James J. Gray. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to deserving graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree students studying psychology who exhibit financial need, with preference for adult learners.

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Feminist Research Award Competition (Fall) 
This award recognizes a WGSS student who is completing a capstone or major research project that show rigorous and engaged intellectual inquiry in topics pertaining to women's, gender, or sexuality studies. The WGSS Program awards up to $500 to an undergraduate whose research proposal is feasible, grounded in the field and which has the potential to motivate social and political action on women's, gender, or sexuality issues. The awardee is required to present their research at the Robyn Rafferty Mathias CAS Student Research Conference. The WGSS Program circulates a call for applications each fall to eligible students. For more information please contact the WGSS Program at wgss@american.edu.

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Feminist Scholar Activist Award (Spring)
This award recognizes WGSS students who demonstrate significant achievement in integrating academic studies with social activist work. The WGSS Program will award up to $500 to a current WGSS student who demonstrates meaningful and committed activist work in topics pertaining to women's, gender, or sexuality studies, with preference given to students whose work demonstrates scholar-activist leadership and civic and community engagement. The WGSS Program circulates a call for applications each spring to eligible students. For more information please contact the WGSS Program at wgss@american.edu.

Jack Child Scholarship for Spanish and Latin American Studies 
Dr. Jack Child, University Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, taught in the Department of World Languages and Cultures from 1982 to 2011. Thanks to Dr. Child, the Department of World Languages and Cultures is able to offer multiple awards and prizes to undergraduate students participating in language studies.

The Jack Child Spanish and Latin American Studies Endowed Prize is given to a graduating senior in Spanish for outstanding academic achievement, in the amount of $250. The Jack Child Award for Teaching, Scholarship, and Student Support encompasses two different undergraduate prizes. The Undergraduate Achievement Prize goes to a graduating senior in each of the Department's five majors (French, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic) for outstanding academic achievement, in the amount of $250. The Outstanding Translation Award is offered each year to a graduating senior completing the Translation Certificate in French, German, Russian, and Spanish, in the amount of $100. All nominations and decisions are made by the full-time Faculty of World Languages and Cultures. Final decisions are made by April 5. For more information, please contact the Director of the MA Program in Spanish and Latin American Studies, Dr. Brenda Werth.