There are a number of scholarship and financal aid opportunities available to students pursuing interests in Religious Studies. Over the past few years Religious Studies majors have been notably successful in competing for these awards.
Please consult the Undergraduate Advisor in ECA 365, telephone (480) 965-0642 for current deadlines.
Sun Angel Undergraduate Research Awards
Majors in religious studies are eligible to apply for a Sun Angel Undergraduate Research Award to support independent research with a faculty member in religious studies. In 2003 two Religious Studies majors -- Mr. Nate Hofer and Mr. Vince Gonzalez-- received Sun Angel Awards. The $1000 award is given to students who successfully complete a research paper in the context of a three credit independent study with a faculty advisor. These awards are made in the fall and spring semesters.
Kertzer and Alpert Scholarship Awards
The Kertzer Scholarship Award and the Alpert Scholarship Award in Jewish Studies provide support for students engaged in projects relating to the study of Judaism and Jews. These scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of a competitive application process. Please contact Professor Joel Gereboff at (480) 965-7738, or by e-mail at joel.gereboff@asu.edu, for further information about these scholarships.
Office of National Scholarship Advisement
Religious Studies students may also be eligible to compete for national scholarships. This is a compilation of national scholarship information relevant to students in Religious Studies, derived from the University Barrett Honor's College ONSA (Office of National Scholarship Advisement) master list. ASU students have won over 100 of these awards since 1991, one of the highest success rates among U.S. public universities.
