Sociology Undergrad and Grad students:

Scholarship opportunity:


Date:       April 15, 2002

To:          All Persons Interested in Southwestern Native American History

From:       Richard Francaviglia, Director
               Center for Greater Southwestern Studies and the History of
Cartography

Subj:          Call for Applications and Nominations -- UTA Southwestern
Studies Scholarship

UTA's Center for Greater Southwestern Studies and the History of Cartography
invites applications and nominations for the 2002-2003 Ida V. Hall and
George Kohfeldt Endowed Scholarship in Southwestern Studies.  The
scholarship is intended to assist students whose studies focus on the Native
American Southwest.  The scholarship's namesake is a couple whose friendship
-- and mutual respect for the region's diverse peoples -- spanned several
decades.  Ms. Hall first became involved with the university more than
thirty years ago, and graduated with a BA degree in 1974 at 61 years of age.
Never forgetting the opportunity that UTA provided to her, Ms. Hall wanted
to be certain of two things -- that "future generations of students are
provided the same opportunity" that she had, and that the scholarship would
honor the memory of Mr. Kohfeldt, who shared Ms. Hall's passion for
education.  Ms. Hall's interest in Native American culture is traceable to
the many years she spent in Oklahoma.

The $500 scholarship is intended to help qualified students defray their
expenses at UTA.  Eligible students will be in Southwestern Studies and/or
the numerous related disciplines, including, but not limited to, history,
anthropology, political science, art, music, geography, Spanish, English,
art history, and the history of cartography.  Both undergraduate and
graduate students are eligible to apply.  Among the factors considered in
the review of applicants are a history of involvement with the
Native-American community, a strong academic record, and demonstrated
financial need.  This scholarship encourages the involvement of students
interested in Native American culture, which continues to be an important
part of our region's rich heritage.  For more information and an application
form for the Ida Hall and George Kohfeldt Scholarship, please contact the
Center at Box 19497, UTA, Arlington, 76019-0497, (817) 272-3997, or email:
[log in to unmask]  Deadline for applications for the 2002 academic year is
May 1st.