American Sociological Association (ASA) funds the Program. The Program is offered for a $20,000 scholarship and special programming in their annual meeting.
ASA Minority Fellowship Program 2024 – Overview
Scholarship Name | ASA Minority Fellowship Program |
Application Open Date | November 1, 2023 |
Application Deadline | January 31, 2024 |
Winners | 5 |
Scholarship Amount | $20,000 |
Official Website | https://www.asanet.org/diversity-equity-inclusion/minority-fellowship-program |
Eligibility Criteria
Follow the requirements for applying for the Program:
- The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is offered to underrepresented minority students.
- You must be a member of one of the following underrepresented groups: Black/African American; Latino/a/x, American Indian or Alaskan Native; or Asian or Pacific Islander.
- Must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, or be eligible under DACA.
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Application Process
To apply for the program, you will have to submit your application.
- Completed fellowship application
- Two essays
- Completed academic checklist
- Completed current and pending support report
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript from PhD-granting institution (unofficial is acceptable)
- Three letters of recommendation (instructions are provided)
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Selection Process
MFP Fellows will be chosen based on their commitment to research, the focus of their research experience, academic achievement, scholarship, writing ability, research potential, financial need, and racial/ethnic minority background.
Applications will be considered by the 2024 MFP Advisory Board whose members:
- Sean Arayasirikul
- Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman
- Kimberly R. Huyser
- LaShaune Johnson
- Armando Lara-Millán
- Emerald Nguyen
- Robert Peralta
- Alex Trillo
- Tracy Wong