Scholarship Name:

Society of Woman Geographers Evelyn L. Pruitt
National Minority Fellowship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by the Society of Woman
Geographers to minority female students.

Award Amount:

Up to $4,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

Yes

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1)  Must be Hispanic, Black or African-American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander or Hawaiian Native; 2) Must be enrolled/plan to enroll in a Masters program in Geography or a related field(s); 3) Cover letter and letter of application required; 4) Personal statement required; 5) Budget and budget narrative required.

NOTE: Recipients notified NLT May (annually).

Renewable:

Yes

Term:

Location:

Nationwide

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Paper application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a graduate student

Category (Select all that apply):

Race, Ethnicity, Merit-based, Major/Field of Study

Web Site:

http://www.iswg.org/ContentImages/Fellowships/SWG%20Pruitt%20Minority%20Application%20Guidelines%2017-18.pdf

Point of Contact:

        March 15 (postmark date) (annually)