Hester Davis Training Program Scholarship
Hester A. Davis (1930–2014) was an American archeologist, and as Arkansas’s first State Archeologist, she was instrumental in creating national public policy and conservancy standards for cultural preservation as well as developing professional and ethical standards for archeologists. She was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including two distinguished service awards and induction into the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame. Two scholarships are offered in her memory: one to attend the Summer Training Program and one to attend the Society’s Fall Annual Meeting.
Apply for the 2024 Summer Training Program Scholarship
Apply for the 2024 Fall Annual Meeting Scholarship
Grants
The Arkansas Archeological Society offers three small grant opportunities.
Archeological Research Fund (ARF)
The Archeological Research Fund (ARF) provides money not available from other sources for archeological projects in Arkansas. Support from the Research Fund can help with different aspects of archeological research, such as radiocarbon analysis of charred material for dating or identification of small seeds or bones by specialists. The deadline for submissions to the ARF committee is August 30, 2024. Please send submissions to Jessica Cogburn at jessica.cogburn@arkansas.gov.
Bragg Family Training Program in Archeology Grant
To honor and commemorate the time and effort the Bragg family put into the Society as positive, loving, and genuine people, the AAS offers an annual grant for families (immediate family members and up to 5 people) to cover the cost of attending our June Training Program in Archeology. The Braggs regularly attended the Training Program as a family, so the purpose of this grant is to encourage families to spend time together at the Training Program. It is intended to minimize financial barriers for those wanting to involve their family members in archeology and learn about Arkansas’s history as part of a larger project.
This grant is awarded to one family per year in January before that year’s upcoming Training Program. Applications are due by mail or email on January 15th to aasociety@arkarch.org or 2475 N Hatch Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72704). This grant only applies to the ARAS/AAS Training Program in Archeology; we do not provide funding for other training programs or field schools. More information on applying and what the grant fund includes can be found on the Bragg Family Training Program in Archeology Grant page.
Bill Jordan Public Education Fund
William K. “Bill” Jordan II (1941-2005) joined the Society in 1977 and was a faithful attendee of the Summer Training Program. Bill would pack his van and travel from Illinois each summer for two weeks to be with friends he had made in Arkansas. He is fondly remembered for his handle-bar mustache, famous stew at the mid-dig potluck supper, and being the undisputed camp champion for beer consumption. Bill had many interests and traveled the world taking nature photos including locations in Asia, Africa, Central America, and Australia. Ultimately, Bill moved to Ashdown, which allowed him to spend more time volunteering for field work in the Ouachita National Forest. Upon his death, Bill bequeathed to the Society $50,000. The Bill Jordan Memorial Fund (later renamed the Bill Jordan Public Education Fund) was established in his honor.
