George McJunkin Scholarship
The George McJunkin Scholarship, supported by the Institute for Field Research, will support ONE undergraduate or graduate student member of the Society of Black Archaeologists (SBA) to participate in an archaeological field school. This scholarship may only be applied to a field school offered by the Institute for Field Research. The scholarship will cover the full cost of the application and IFR field school fees, minus transportation expenses.
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be a current and paid Member of the SBA
- Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the field school program.
- Must have demonstrated financial need.
- Must be accepted into an IFR field school.
- All applications must apply directly to a field school with IFR through their website using an SBA code.
George McJunkin
George McJunkin was an African American cowboy, historian, and archaeologist. McJunkin was born enslaved in Texas before the end of the U.S. Civil War. After Emancipation, he became a cowboy and later discovered the Folsom Site–a site which fundamentally changed how archaeologists have understood the history of Indigenous Peoples on the North American continent. Although McJunkin died in 1922, his discovery of the Folsom Site and advocacy for its preservation remains one of the greatest contributions made to the field of archaeology. This scholarship is intended to honor the life and legacy of McJunkin and other under-recognized African Americans in the field of archaeology.
The deadline for applications is APRIL 1, 2025. All interested applicants need to email the SBA Secretary at secretary@
Once you receive the code you can visit the IFR website to apply for the scholarship.
