Information on the Graduate Division Tuition Waiver “Achievement Scholarships”
PLEASE READ BEFORE FILLING OUT APPLICATION
Each semester, the Department of Anthropology receives a limited amount of funds to
distribute to graduate students to offset tuition expenses. These are called Achievement
Scholarships, (previously named Tuition Waivers) which can be awarded to both resident
and non-resident students.
The following criteria will apply:
1) Awards are based on merit, service, achievement, or reflect the University’s mission.
2) Student must be a classified graduate student in a degree program, can be resident or nonresident.
3) Student must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.5
4) Tuition, fees, books and course materials costs can be covered, HOWEVER, existing
federal regulations require that international student achievement scholarships can be used
ONLY for direct tuition costs.
5) NOTE: The doctoral student enrolling in (1) credit of 800 Dissertation Research MAY
apply for this scholarship.
ELI courses and undergraduate deficiencies are considered degree-related and may be
covered by the tuition waiver. Students enrolled for thesis (700) are eligible only if the entire
700 credit load is required for the degree. You will have to reapply each semester, but
there is no limit to how many semesters you can receive the scholarship, as long as you
remain eligible.
If you are awarded an Achievement Scholarship, the Department will decide exact dollar
amounts to award after estimating your tuition cost (based on whether you are paying
resident or non-resident tuition and how many credits you are enrolling in for the semester).
You may receive a partial tuition waiver. The award total will appear in your Financial Aid
account on MYUH by August (for the Fall semester) or December (for the Spring semester).
Failing to pay the remainder of your tuition by the payment deadline will result in
cancellation of registration.
INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply for the tuition waiver scholarships, fill in Part I of the form below and attach your
CV as instructed. PLEASE LIST ALL OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING AND
AMOUNT, IF APPLICABLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR FLAS
(Foreign Language and Area Studies) OR EWC Scholarship. Sign the form and return it to
the Academic Support office in Saunders Hall 346C.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION:
March 15 & November 15 of every year
Applying for: Fall [ ] or Spring [ ] of _______________
(year)
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
TUITION WAIVER “ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP” APPLICATION
Part I: To be completed by the student. Please check appropriate boxes.
Name_________________________________________ UH ID# __________________
Print:
Last
First
Nationality: U.S. citizen [ ]
Other [ ] What country? __________________________
Tuition Rate: Resident [ ]
Non-Resident [ ]
Year entered Department of Anthropology Graduate Program: _________
Current Degree Sought: MA-Plan A [ ] MA-Plan B [ ] MA Applied Arch [ ] PhD [ ]
Subfield: Cultural/social [ ] Archaeology [ ] Biological/physical [ ] Linguistic [ ]
Are you studying or conducting research in the Pacific-Asian region? No [ ] Yes [ ]
If yes, what geographic area or countries? ___________________________________
For how many course credits will you be enrolled? _________
Are you receiving a partial tuition waiver or funding from any other source? No [ ] Yes [ ]
If yes, from what source?__________________________________________
How many course credits will be covered by the other tuition waiver? ____________
Attach your CV to this application, listing honors, awards, or scholarships received, papers
published, conference presentations, and any other accomplishments since entering the
Department of Anthropology Graduate Program. Also describe any committees or other
service you have provided to the academic community. Include a brief statement of the
milestones you have passed during your tenure in the Department of Anthropology (e.g.,
thesis, MA, proposal approved, comprehensive examination, etc.).
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Student Signature
Date
Return signed application and CV to the Academic Support office, Saunders 346C.
Part II: To be completed by Academic Support staff
Years in Program:_________
Cumulative GPA:_________ as of Fall [ ] Spring [ ] Year _____
Applicant is eligible for the: Achievement Scholarship
International Student Scholarship
Other Notes:
Updated 2/6/16
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