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Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award

Deadline: October 1

This annual award honors graduate students whose work demonstrates scholarly excellence and global perspectives. It was established in 2020 by long-time faculty member Dr. William J. Reckmeyer and his wife, Joan P. Reckmeyer, to support graduate students in the 91³Ô¹Ï Applied Anthropology graduate program, as well as eligible students in the 91³Ô¹Ï Interdisciplinary Studies program. 

The award, which is granted to one graduate student each year, includes an unrestricted honorarium of $1000. Awardees make a presentation on their work at the Anthropology Department’s annual AnthROX celebration, or another public event.

Eligibility

Students applying for the Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award must meet the following criteria: 

1. Current enrollment in either the Anthropology Department’s M.A. in Applied Anthropology program or in the College of Graduate Studies M.A.-M.S. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies;
2. Completion of at least 15 units of 91³Ô¹Ï graduate coursework;
3. Demonstrated scholarly excellence with a significant global dimension in study and research;
4. Nomination by a current member of the 91³Ô¹Ï Anthropology Department’s graduate faculty. 

Application Process

To apply for the Reckmeyer Global Fellow Award, please no later than October 1 with the following documents:

• A brief nomination letter from a member of the 91³Ô¹Ï Anthropology Department graduate faculty. This can be emailed directly from the professor to anthropology@sjsu.edu. 

• A one-page personal statement (450-500 words), explaining your interest in the award, your experience, and a summary of your qualifications
  
  
• A copy of your unofficial transcript from 91³Ô¹Ï

Awards are announced in early November each year, and student presentations are scheduled in the spring.

Reckmeyer Global Fellows

• 2021, Shilpa Shah (view )
• 2022, Edher Zamudio (view ) 
• 2023, Caroline Ammon (view )
• 2023, Chyna Lee
• 2024, Chloe Nguyen