Sociology and Demography Internships

• Available to graduate students actively pursuing a doctoral degree in Applied Demography.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

To be eligible for this award, applicants:

• Must be pursuing a graduate degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, or Social Work.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours per semester (unless a student only requires 3 hours to complete the degree, exception can be made to required part-time enrollment).
• Overall GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
• Must write an essay describing why you should be chosen for the scholarship (excluding your GPA). Please address the following questions: What do you see as your future contribution in the area of public policy or community service? To date, what do you consider as significant events or experiences in your commitment to the pursuit of your education?
• Must list all clubs, organizations, student government, etc. If any activities involved leadership positions, please indicate.
• Applicants must list all non-paid community activities in which you have participated in the last four years (i.e. charity groups, church, hospitals, etc.)

This fellowship is in memory of Emily Goeke, one of our most promising graduate students in the University of Texas at San Antonio Sociology Department’s Master’s Program. Established by Emily’s family in 2014, the fellowship is awarded to a current sociology graduate student who demonstrates outstanding academic performance and the potential for becoming an exceptional professional in the field of sociology. It is an annual award of $8,000.00 covering an academic year.

An applicant must have a minimum 3.50 GPA in sociology graduate coursework, completed at least 9 graduate hours, has not withdrawn (W) from a graduate course, demonstrates outstanding use of sociological theory and methodology for understanding social issues. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office. Therefore, to be considered for the fellowship, an application for financial aid will be filed and approved by the Financial Aid Office.

The following items must be submitted for fellowship award consideration.

• A personal narrative stating the purpose for applying for the fellowship and why he/she qualifies for the award.
• A curriculum vita.
• A current copy of coursework transcripts (an official university copy is not required).
• Two letters of recommendation.

The recipient of the award must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student during each semester during the award period.

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• Recipient must be an undergraduate or graduate student actively pursuing a degree in Sociology or Health, Aging, and Society
• Must be enrolled full-time (12 hours for undergraduate and 9 hours for graduate students) during the award year unless in final semester before graduation
• Must have and maintain a minimum 3.25 overall GPA during award year
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a UTSA faculty member

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:

• Must have graduated from a high school in Webb County, Texas or be a current resident of Webb County at the time of application – may require proof of residency.
• Must plan to enroll on a full-time basis and be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree within the College for Health, Community and Policy at UTSA.
• Master or PhD degree in any of the following:
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Public Administration
  • Demography
  • Social Work
  • Health, Community and Policy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Kinesiology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
• Undergraduate degree in any of the following:
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Public Administration and Policy
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Health, Aging and Society
  • Healthcare Management
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Kinesiology
  • Public Health

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students (on a scale of 4.0).

The Leon and Bella Jacobs Endowed Fellowship in Sociology is a permanent endowment and shall be used to support graduate research fellowship(s) in the Department of Sociology in the College of Health, Community and Policy. Preference will be given to students pursuing research related to children and youth. This includes but is not limited to research associated with foster youth, immigration youth, early childhood education and health disparities. It is an annual award of $5,000.00 covering an academic year.

An applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in sociology graduate coursework, completed at least 9 graduate hours, has not withdrawn (W) from a graduate course, demonstrates outstanding use of sociological theory and methodology for understanding social issues.

The following items must be submitted for fellowship award consideration.

• A personal narrative stating the purpose for applying for the fellowship and why he/she qualifies for the award.
• A curriculum vita.
• A current copy of coursework transcripts (an official university copy is not required).
• Two letters of recommendation

The award recipient must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student during each semester during the award period.

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