The Northern Colorado Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society has been fortunate to receive impressive applications from excellent students. To date, our organization has awarded over $3000. We have been proud to help financially support these students in their travels to present their research at professional conferences.

The James and Doris Greenacre Scholarship
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The Northern Colorado Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society (NCC­‐CAS) created the James Greenacre Scholarship Fund in 1996 using funds donated by Doris Greenacre in memory of her husband, James Greenacre. In his life of diverse achievements, Mr. Greenacre, a Fort Collins native, worked as an archaeologist at the Lindenmeier site, assisted in mapping the moon at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and was an NCC-­CAS member for many years.  Recipients must be a student attending Colorado State University or University of Northern Colorado will be presenting a paper or poster at an archaeological conference.  The academic year is defined as August 1st through July 31st.

Applicant Qualifications and How to Apply

Applicant must be:

• Registered graduate or undergraduate student at Colorado State University or the University of Northern Colorado.

• Majoring or minoring in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology.

• Primary author and presenter of the paper or poster.

• Applicant does not have to be a member of the Colorado Archaeological Society.

Applicant must submit:

• Cover letter including the applicant’s name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and signature agreeing to the terms outlined herein.

• Brief summary of academic accomplishments, fieldwork experience, and  research interests.

• Written letter of reference from a professor of anthropology or professional archaeologist.

• Name, date, and location of the conference, along with an abstract of the presentation.

• Itemized list of estimated expenses required to attend the conference.

Award recipient must:

• Acknowledge the Greenacre Scholarship Fund and the Northern Colorado Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society in the poster or presentation.

• Present the paper or poster at a regular program of the NCC­‐CAS.

• Authorize NCC­‐CAS to publish abstract and recipient’s photo in publications, websites, and social media platforms.

• Return the award if the recipient does not attend the conference as intended.

Greenacre Scholarship,
Northern Colorado Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society