UPAC Native American Student Scholarship

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UPAC Native American Student Scholarship

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The UPAC Native American Student Scholarship offers $2500 to support Native American students pursuing higher education in fields related to archaeology and cultural resources management. Applications are due by April 13, 2026.

Apr 13, 2026

3 days left

$2500

Award amount

6

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Must be a Native American student
  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Field of study: Anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, Native American Studies, or related fields
  • Connection to Utah required, but residency is not mandatory

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

graduate_student

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Ensure you have a connection to Utah
  • Prepare an essay describing your connection to your Tribe, Utah, and archaeology

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Focus on your connection to your Tribe and Utah in the essay
  • Explain how the scholarship funds will further your career in archaeology or cultural resources management

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answers
  • Essay prompt: Describe your connection to your Tribe, Utah, and archaeology. How would the funds be used and how would they further your career?  Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student Ethnicity: Native American Field of Study: Anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, Native American Studies, or a related field State: Utah - though residency is not a strict requirement.….
  • The Utah Professional Archaeological Council (UPAC) aims to support Native American students who are pursuing higher education related to cultural resources management through this scholarship. ….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

Submit an essay (400-600 words) detailing your connection to your Tribe, Utah, and archaeology by April 13, 2026, to apply for the $2500 scholarship.

Award & payment

Amount: $2500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Utah Professional Archaeological Council

The Utah Professional Archaeological Council is a non-profit organization that was established in May 1982 to maintain and promote the goals of professional archaeology in the state of Utah.

Overview

The UPAC Native American Student Scholarship supports Native American students in fields like archaeology and cultural resources management with a $2500 award.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The scholarship award amount is $2500.