Dr. Niara Sudarkasa Memorial Scholarship
Open to Graduate Students
Tuesday, December 30
All day
The award supports graduate students pursuing advanced research in anthropology, Africana/African American studies, African diaspora, educational leadership, or related fields. Deadline: 12/31/2025
Named after Dr. Niara Sudarkasa (1938‒2019), this scholarship celebrates her remarkable achievements as an anthropologist, educator, Africanist, and trailblazing university president—specifically in her pioneering roles at Columbia, NYU, Michigan, and Lincoln University, as well as her impact on Africana studies. The award supports graduate students pursuing advanced research in anthropology, Africana/African American studies, African diaspora, educational leadership, or related fields.
The scholarship is funded by the Friends of AARLCC, the AARLCC Fund (a Fund of the Broward Public Library Foundation Endowment), the Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Inc.
Annual funding totaling $2,500 (paid to the academic institution) to a single recipient.
Recommended Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate standing – Enrolled full-time in a master’s or doctoral program.
- Field of study – Focused on anthropology, African/African-American studies (including interdisciplinary studies with a focus in African/African American studies), higher education leadership, international relations, or related disciplines.
- Academic excellence – Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).
- Leadership & impact – Evidence of community engagement, activism, or promoting diversity—mirroring Dr. Sudarkasa’s dedication to supporting marginalized voices.
- Residency – Preference given to applicants who graduated high school in either Palm Beach, Miami, or Broward Counties.
Submission should include:
- Academic transcript(s)
- CV or résumé
- Personal statement (500 words max) on how your work continues Dr. Sudarkasa’s legacy
- Research proposal (1,000–1,500 words) outlining objectives, methods, and relevance to her fields
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member and/or administrator at your institution
Deadline:
All materials must be emailed to AARLCC@broward.org with the subject line “Sudarkasa Scholarship” by midnight on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Announcement:
January 20, 2026
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
| Mon, Jun 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 03 | 10:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 07 | Closed |

