Thinking about studying anthropology?

You might be interested in linguistics in the Caribbean or health policy in Indonesia, but where can you get comprehensive information about anthropology programs and what they have to offer? Whatever it is you want to know about individual anthropology programs, the AAA Guide probably has the answer. Learn more>

What will you do with a degree in anthropology?

Anthropology degree is not just useful for an academic career. Anthropology made it to a list of 20 jobs with the highest salary growth, according to data from Careerbuilder.com in conjunction with CBSalary.com, and SalaryExpert.com.  But how can you most effectively use a degree in anthropology? Learn more>

Resources for Students

• Grant and funding resources - Current fellowship and support opportunities.

• Field school opportunities - Current field school opportunities.

• Internships - Contact information for institutions that offer internships.

• Resources for High School Students

• Resources for Undergraduate Students

• Most AAA Sections offer prizes and awards ranging from travel grants for students to lifetime achievement awards for established anthropologists.

• The National Association of Student Anthropologists - A Section of the AAA dedicated to promoting the interests and involvement of students as anthropologists-in-training.
  
  

• Lambda Alpha - National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology serves to recognize superiority, providing incentive for exceptional performance by granting certificates of accomplishment and an annual scholarship.

• The Consortium of Practicing and Applied Anthropology Programs includes a resource area for students interested in studying anthropology.

• In addition to 38 Sections where any aspiring anthropologists will be able to find a niche, AAA has 21 Committees and Commissions, many of which have great resources for students, including a career mentoring program and information for students interested in developing a career outside academia. Learn more>

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