Roy F. Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund Recipients, 2023:
Sonya Sobel and Jordan Thompson, “Raw Material Sourcing of Northern Great Basin Smoking Pipes” $1500. Washington State University
Aiden Hlebechuk, “Dating and Analysis of the Legacy Collection from Connley Cave 6 (35LK50), Oregon” $1500. University of Oregon
Jocelyn Lee, “Mobility and Placemaking among Chinese Diaspora Communities Throughout Oregon”. $1500. Stanford University
The Oregon Archaeological Society offers an annual scholarship of $1500 to students at colleges and universities to support archaeological projects in Oregon and its cultural regions.
Eligibility
The Scholarship Grant will be awarded to an individual who is:
• Engaged in, or preparing to engage in, a project or experiment, the results of which will add to the body of knowledge of the archaeological or anthropological sciences.
Applications must include
• A cover letter including a brief biographical sketch of the applicant with school status and study interests, a brief description of the project to be carried out, and an accompanying letter of recommendation from a professor in his/her department.
• An application in narrative form with:
a. Introduction to the project, including project goals and objectives.
b. A description of the need for the proposed research
c. A description of the methodology and procedures to be used, including:
1. Project time line.
2. Project budget.
3. Personnel roster, including a description of the level of commitment and experience of the principal project personnel.
Application Guidelines
Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate:
• Knowledge of the scientific methods and procedures of archaeology.
• Knowledge of scientific literature on the proposed subject.
• Contribution to the understanding of archaeology of the Northwest.
• Contribution that will fill a void in current research.
Application Review
At or before the March Board meeting, the OAS Scholarship Committee will present the applicants for review by the OAS Board. The following will be presented:
• A biographical sketch of the student.
• An outline of the project.
• A summary of the applicant’s qualifications.
Review Criteria
Scholarship candidates will be nominated by the Board of Directors at their March meeting, based on the following criteria:
• Significance – The degree to which the proposed project will contribute to the body of archaeological literature. Evidence that the proposed project will fill a void in current archaeological literature.
• Merit of approach – Evidence of the use of standard research methods and procedures. Extent to which the proposal reflects relevant and current scientific knowledge relating to the project.
• Feasibility – The ability to accomplish the project’s objectives using the plans and resources described in the application. Adequacy of the applicant’s plans to document and disseminate the results of the project.
• Applicant Qualifications – Evidence of a commitment to the pursuit of personal excellence in archaeology. Demonstrated ability of the applicant to effectively use and manage available resources.
Dissemination
Within one year of receiving the award, the recipient shall describe the project to the membership of the Oregon Archaeological Society, either by presentation at a monthly meeting, or by a summary report published in our monthly newsletter, Screenings.
Contact
For questions or more information, contact our Scholarship Coordinator here>>
Applications are currently being accepted.
Submit Applications
Email your completed applications in pdf form here>>