Student Awards and Honors
Work with an Anthropology faculty member to research past and present cultures of the Chesapeake Bay, connecting the classroom to the community and the region. In addition to the anthropology-specific fund below, students in the major are often awarded competitive research funding from the College, such as the Hodson Collaborative Research Grant.
The Compleat Angler Fellowship Program promotes academic excellence and scientific exploration in Anthropology by providing Anthropology Majors/Minors financial support to engage in faculty-supervised research on past and present cultures of the Chesapeake Bay. Working closely with faculty to integrate classroom learning with real-world research, fellows are provided the opportunity to build bridges between Washington College and the larger region, enrich the lives of those living on the Chesapeake, and conceptualize and carry out exceptional research as undergraduates.
The Fund awards small research to support travel (including airfare and ground transportation), board and lodging, equipment, access fees, research equipment use fees, analysis fees, reimbursement to research subjects, and reimbursement for lost wages. Funds may not be applied to tuition and fees for course credit-generating field programs nor may they provide wages for work conducted at a facility where the fellow is otherwise employed.
Honor Society
Students who excel in anthropology are invited to join Lambda Alpha, the National Anthropology Honors Society.
Lambda Alpha is the national collegiate honor society for anthropology. It was founded for the purpose of encouraging and stimulating scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of anthropology.
Members of Lambda Alpha can apply for a scholarship through the national organization.
Student Awards
The Department of Anthropology and Archaeology has three awards it presents to high-achieving seniors graduating with an anthropology major.
The Lambda Alpha Gamma of Maryland Chapter Senior Award
Presented to the graduating senior in anthropology who, as a member of Lambda Alpha, demonstrates exceptional promise as a research scientist in anthropology.
Anthropology Achievement Award
Given to the graduating major or majors who, in the opinion of the department, have demonstrated superior scholarship in the field of anthropology.
Anthropology Service Award
Given to the graduating major who demonstrates the greatest dedication to public service in anthropology at Washington College.