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CAS Graduate Scholarships

All students who apply for admission by the priority deadline of March 2 will be considered for a Merit Award.

Alumni & the College

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.

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

Application Deadline: March 15, for priority consideration—later applicants may be considered on a rolling basis through April 14. Successful applicants would be notified by April 15.

Thank you for your interest in the Charley D. Hardwick Scholarship Fund.

The Charley D. Hardwick Scholarship Fund is the collection of the following university scholarships:
Louise and Lucy J. Brown Scholarship
Cochran Memorial Fund
Charles H. and Iva N. Dean Scholarship
Annie G. Hall Scholarship
C. E. Hammond Scholarship
A.B. and L.M. Harris Scholarship
Arthur Haskell Estate Scholarship
Emma H. Hyam Scholarship
Dayton McClain Scholarship
Dorothy Opdyke Memorial Scholarship
Ramsey Memorial Scholarship
Ethel Ridgaway Scholarship
Effie Ritchie Scholarship
Ann Sharp Fund
George W. Townsend Scholarship

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

Students who already have an affiliation established with a church who intend to enter the ministry would be considered for this scholarship. Students need to identify where they plan to continue their ministry studies. An applicant must affirm to the University that he/she is preparing to study for the ministry or other religious vocations. This fund can also be used to recruit new students who desire to further their education at AU on their career path to the ministry. Applications will be accepted through the online application form below and require a detailed statement of purpose/intent in the application that outlines not why, but what the student wants to do with an AU education. The committee will evaluate the seriousness of the purpose/intent of the student to pursue the ministry. Consideration will be given to those who have a desire to pursue career opportunities within the broader ministry, not only as ordained clergy or church leaders.

Funds will be used for AU tuition only.

If you have questions or concerns after reading the materials below, please contact the Department of Philosophy and Religion:
philrel@american.edu or 202-885-2925.

FINANCIAL AID NOTICE: The Office of Financial Aid would like to remind students that receipt of a donor-funded scholarship may affect previously awarded financial aid packages, work-study opportunities, and merit-awards. Before applying for a CAS donor-funded scholarship, please contact your financial aid counselor to determine how this may affect your award package.

Entries will be acknowledged via your AU e-mail immediately upon submission, and you will later receive a letter from the committee indicating whether or not you have been selected for the scholarship.

 

The Vollmer Foundation Scholarship was established by Ana Luisa Estrada Vollmer de Wallis and the Vollmer Foundation. This scholarship provides support to graduate students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, with preference given to citizens of Venezuela who intend to pursue, or are currently pursuing, full-time graduate studies.

Anthropology

The Harvey C. and Sarah M. Moore Fellowship was established through the generosity of the late Harvey and Sarah Moore. Dr. Harvey Moore served as professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology at American University. This fellowship provides support to graduate students studying anthropology.
The Betty T. Veatch Scholarship was established by the estate of Betty T. Veatch, CAS/MA '74, to support graduate study in the field of archaeology. Preference is given to graduate students interested in studying the Potomac Creek Estuary of Stafford County, VA, and to female students who are returning to graduate study later in life.

Art History

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. It 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.

Biology

The Ella F. Helmlinge Biology Fellowship was established by the late Ella F. Helmlinge in 1964. The fellowship supports to graduate students in the Department of Biology.

Chemistry

Established by the estates of Horace S. and May Davidson Isbell, this scholarship supports graduate students in the Department of Chemistry. 

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. 

The Leo Schubert Award was established through generous contributions of former students and friends of Leo Schubert to be used to support chemistry education. The award is given to the best graduate teaching assistant in chemistry. 

Established by the late Horace S. Isbell, the fellowship is awarded to graduate chemistry fellows. 

Economics

The Barbara Bergmann Graduate Fellowship for Gender Economics was established by friends, family, and members of the American University Community in honor of Barbara Bergmann, AU faculty emerita, in the Department of Economics. Barbara R. Bergmann writes on economic and social policy, with recent works on Social Security, child care, poverty, women's place in the economy and the family, and the labor market problems of women and African Americans. The fellowship supports graduate students in the Gender Economics Program.
The Professor Jose D. and Ursula Epstein Award was established in memory of Jose Epstein, a former professor in the Department of Economics, by his wife, Ursula Epstein, and their family. This award supports students seeking a master's degree in the development banking program who exhibit an outstanding performance as measured by the cumulative grade point average at the end of his or her last semester.
The Simon Naidel Dissertation Fellowship was established by the estate of Simon Naidel, CAS/PhD '51. The fellowship provides support to graduate students majoring in economics who demonstrate financial need.
The Nikos G. and Anastasia Photias Educational Foundation Scholarship was first granted at American University in 2004 and is jointly awarded annually to postgraduate students at American University and the University of Economics and Business in Athens, Greece. It is funded by the Nikos G. and Anastasia Photias Educational Foundation, which was established by Anastasia Photias in memory of her husband and economics professor, Nikos G. Photias.
Established in memory of Frank M. Tamagna, a former professor in the Department of Economics, by his wife, Irene Tamagna, MD, and friends, the Frank M. Tamagna Educational Fund supports both an award and a lecture series. The award supports an outstanding graduate or post-doctoral student who has excelled in the field of International Finance. The lecture series is usually held in the spring semester.

History

The Richard and Carol Breitman Endowed Scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, is designed to provide financial support to a graduate student enrolled full-time in the Department of History, who is pursuing his or her doctorate. Preference is to be given to students who have focused on European History. The fellowship may be renewed so long as the student remains in good standing and is enrolled full-time. Students are nominated by their faculty advisor. This prize was made possible through the generosity of Margaret Anthon.

The Roger Brown Dissertation Fellowship, in the amount of $10,000, is to assist advanced doctoral students in completing their dissertations. Students are nominated by their faculty advisor. This prize is made possible through the continuing generosity of Roger Brown.
The Patrick Clendenen Dissertation Fellowship in Women's and Gender History, in the amount of $15,000 and 2 tuition credits, is awarded every spring to one graduate student for support during the upcoming final dissertation writing year. This fellowship was established generously by Mary E. Graydon, in honor of Patrick A. Clendenen.

This Fellowship provides $3,500 to support research using the collections at the US National Archives. Candidates should submit an application consisting of a 3-page, single-spaced research proposal explaining the research question, describing briefly where the project fits into existing scholarship, and demonstrating the relevance of specific collections at NARA. A one-page letter of support from the student’s faculty advisor is required. Both should be sent as attachments to history@american.edu with the subject line “Gondos Summer Fellowship application.” The winner must submit a one-page summary of research findings at the end of the summer and make a presentation at the CAS Research Conference. Deadline: March 15. This fellowship is made possible through the generosity of Dorothy and Victor Gondos, Jr.

Established in 2013, the Robert Griffith Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recognizes excellence in graduate student teaching and contributions to the academic mission of the Department of History. Faculty may nominate their graduate teaching assistants. The Department's Graduate Committee selects the recipient. The award carries a prize of $1,000. The award is named in memory of AU History Professor and former Department Chair Robert Griffith.

Literature

The College of Arts and Sciences Literature Fellowship was established by Robert F. Pence, WCL/JD '71; CAS/MA '97. The fellowship supports an outstanding student applying to the master's program in the Department of 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 GPS 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.

Mathematics

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, as funds permit, to undergraduate or graduate female students enrolled in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences, with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, who have completed a minimum of 30 credits, with preference given to female students of US citizenship.
The Hanna Miriam Sandler and Bella Sandler Endowment was established in memory of Hanna Miriam Sandler, a former professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, by parents Samuel and the late Bella Sander, and husband Dr. Jeffrey Hakim. Dr. Hakim is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The scholarship provides support to graduate students who are earning a degree in mathematics or mathematics education, with preference given to female graduate students.

Philosophy

The Bordan Parker Bowne Scholarship was established by the estate of Ida C. Morrison. The scholarship provides support to undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence.

The Gustavus Swift Fellowship was established in 1914 by the Estate of Gustavus Swift and Ann Swift. The fellowship is awarded to graduates of the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary who continue their studies at American University.

The Hon. Edward C. Bou Award in Philosophy and Religion is a merit scholarship in support of an undergraduate or graduate student studying in the Department of Philosophy and Religion who has exemplified outstanding scholarly aptitude.

The Lucinda Joy Peach Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Lucinda Joy Peach, former associate professor of philosophy and religion. The scholarship provides support to students in the Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs master’s program in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

Professor Peach specialized in moral philosophy, applied ethics (including bioethics, feminist ethics, and legal ethics), religion and politics, gender and religion, and women’s studies. As co-director of the Master's Program in Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs in CAS and SIS, Professor Peach taught popular seminars in ethical theory, modern moral problems, and global ethics. She also taught a wide variety of courses in the General Education Program, both in philosophy and in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and served on the General Education Committee.

Philosophy, Kay Spiritual Life Center

Dr. Edward B. Lewis was the former pastor of the historic Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lewis graduated from American University with a bachelor's degree in 1946, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in 1967, and was honored with the Alumni Recognition award in 1981. The Edward B. Lewis Scholarship was established by Edward Lewis posthumously through a bequest from the Lewis Trust. The scholarship provides support to students at American University who are preparing for the ministry or a church vocation.

 

Students who in fall 2017 will be juniors, seniors, or first-year master's students enrolled in a CAS major or graduate degree program are eligible to apply.

Application Deadline: March 15, for priority consideration—later applicants may be considered on a rolling basis through April 14. Successful applicants would be notified by April 15. 

If you have questions or concerns after reading the materials below, please contact the Department of Philosophy and Religion:
philrel@american.edu or 202-885-2925.

All majors will be considered for the scholarship—the main selection criterion is the future plan of the student to enter the ministry or church vocation. 

Applications will be accepted through the online application form below and require a detailed statement of purpose/intent in the application that outlines not why, but what the student wants to do with an AU education. The committee will evaluate the seriousness of the purpose/intent of the student to pursue the ministry. Consideration will be given to those who have a desire to pursue career opportunities within the ministry, not only minister or leader of a church. Funds will be used for AU tuition.

FINANCIAL AID NOTICE: The Office of Financial Aid would like to remind students that receipt of a donor-funded scholarship may affect previously awarded financial aid packages, work-study opportunities, and merit-awards. Before applying for a CAS donor-funded scholarship, please contact your financial aid counselor to determine how this may affect your award package.

Entries will be acknowledged via your AU e-mail immediately upon submission, and you will later receive a letter from the committee indicating whether or not you have been selected for the scholarship.


Psychology

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. This fund provides scholarship support to deserving graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree students studying psychology who exhibit financial need, with preference for adult learners.

Sociology

The Kianda Bell Scholarship was established in memory of Kianda Bell. The scholarship provides support to master's degree candidates in the sociology program who demonstrate financial need and academic merit.

Studio Art

 

Please note: there is no application process for the scholarships below awarded by the studio art teaching faculty.
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.
The JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Graduate Purchase Prize was established by the late JoAnn Crisp-Ellert, CAS/MA '62, CAS/PhD '70, a well-known Washington artist and former owner of Gallery 10. This prize is awarded to a graduate painting, printmaking, or sculpture student based on the body of work in his or her master's thesis exhibition. In turn, the prize recipient will donate one work of art from his or her master's thesis exhibition to American University.
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.
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.
The Alma Thomas Award is an award that is presented to an outstanding artist studying painting.
The Elizabeth L. Van Swinderen Award is given to graduate or undergraduate students for outstanding artistic accomplishment.
The Van Swearingen Graduate Scholarship was established in 1974 by the estate of Earl Kendall Van Swearingen to support female graduate students pursuing a master's degree in the School of Communication or the College of Arts and Sciences.
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 provides support to graduate and undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need.
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.

World Languages & Cultures

This scholarship was established by the late Jack Child, University Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. The scholarship provides support to graduate or undergraduate students majoring or concentrating in Spanish and Latin American Studies. Scholarships will be applied to the cost of attending the University.

All undergraduate and graduate students majoring or concentrating in Spanish and Latin American Studies are eligible to apply.

Application Deadline: February 1, for priority consideration—later applicants may be considered on a rolling basis through April 14. Successful applicants would be notified by April 15. 

If you have questions or concerns after reading the materials below, please contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures:wlc@american.edu or 202-885-2381.

FINANCIAL AID NOTICE: The Office of Financial Aid would like to remind students that receipt of a donor-funded scholarship may affect previously awarded financial aid packages, work-study opportunities, and merit-awards. Before applying for a CAS donor-funded scholarship, please contact your financial aid counselor to determine how this may affect your award package.