Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS)
Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship
The Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an advanced sociology Ph.D. student who began their academic journey at a community college or technical school. The scholarship supports students who are in the final writing stage of their dissertation and demonstrate a commitment to teaching, social justice, and overcoming personal challenges.
Award
$18,000 (plus up to $1,300 in travel stipends and complimentary memberships)
Deadline
April 1 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due April 1 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be an advanced sociology Ph.D. student, preferably in the last year of their program, who has been advanced to candidacy (ABD status).
- Must have studied at a U.S. two-year college (or international equivalent) either part-time or full-time for the equivalent of at least one full academic year (excluding high-school dual-enrollment).
- Must be a member of Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) to apply.
What you'll need
- Cover sheet with contact info, academic affiliation, community college details, and graduate faculty reference.
- Letter of application (max 2 pages) describing: the decision to study sociology, teaching commitment, career goals, research agenda, service/activism, dissertation project and timeline, challenges overcome, and financial need.
- Full curriculum vitae.
- Letter from a department representative (advisor, dissertation committee member, or graduate director) confirming advancement to candidacy (ABD status).
- Letter of recommendation from a sociologist familiar with the stage of dissertation completion.
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) from the community or technical college attended.
How to apply
- Ensure you are an SWS member.
- Prepare the cover sheet, letter of application, and curriculum vitae as a single PDF file.
- Submit the PDF file via the SWS MemberClicks system.
- Arrange for your department representative and recommending sociologist to submit their letters, and upload your transcripts, via the designated Member Portal.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/24/pageId/707
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