Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship
Sociologists for Women in Society
Award: $500–$18,000
Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
To support from the society for the study of social problems (SSSP) and the American sociological association. Qualifications: Applicants must be an advanced sociology Ph.D. student who began their study in a community college or technical school, student advanced to candidacy (ABD status) in an accredited Ph.D. program in sociology is eligible to apply if they studied at a U.S. two-year college either part-time or full-time for the equivalent of at least one full academic year that was not part of a high-school dual-enrollment or enrichment program; students who attended the international equivalent of a U.S. two-year college. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on commitment to teaching, especially at a community college or other institution serving under-represented and historically marginalized students; research and/or activism in social inequality, social justice, or social problems, with a focus on gender and/or gerontology being especially positive; service to the academic and/or local community, including mentoring; high quality research and writing in the application. How to apply: Applications must submit online; should also arrange for the following to be submitted via the member clicks system; a cover sheet; a letter of application (no more than 2 pages) describing; full curriculum vitae, including all schools, degrees awarded, dates/years of study, and full or part-time status in each; the items below must clearly specify the applicant's name, a letter confirming advancement to candidacy (ABD status/indication of a successful defense of the dissertation proposal) in a sociology Ph.D. program and aid award, if any; ABD status is required and letter of recommendation from a sociologist. Focus: Sociology.