Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict Scholarships
Undergraduate Sholarships
CSRC Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
The CSRC Undergraduate Research Fellows Program offers an interdisciplinary research experience for undergraduates of all majors, focused on the intersections of religion, conflict, and peace.
Eligibility
- Full-time ASU undergraduate student
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative (non-weighted) GPA
- On-ground students only. Must be able to attend weekly in-person seminar.
Fellows work closely with faculty on research projects, attend a weekly seminar (Thursday afternoons) with the Center’s director, and receive a $1,000 scholarship. Participants also meet visiting scholars and can apply for additional funds to support research, travel, or conference participation.
Friends of the Center Undergraduate Research Awards
The Friends of the Center Undergraduate Research Awards provide up to $2,500 for undergrads of all majors to conduct research or participate in programs related to religion, conflict, and peace.
Eligibility
- Full-time ASU undergraduate student
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative (non-weighted) GPA
Examples of eligible activities include honors thesis research, international training programs, and other initiatives that deepen understanding of religion’s role in conflict and peacebuilding.
Ansari Travel Scholarship in Religion and International Affairs
The Ansari scholarship provides $5,000 to one undergraduate student for research, training, or internships that explore religion’s role in international affairs.
Eligibility
- Full-time ASU undergraduate student
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative (non-weighted) GPA
- Demonstrated financial need (FAFSA)
Award recipient is selected based on the merit of their proposed project and demonstrated financial need. Funding may be used for research, training, or internships that enhance the student’s academic and professional goals in global religious studies.
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Graduate Scholarships
Friends of the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict Graduate Research Awards
This award offers graduate students from all majors up to $2,500 of travel and research support to study the dynamics of religion, conflict, and peace.
Eligibility
- Full-time ASU graduate student in good standing at time of application and award receipt
- Award must be used to pursue advanced studies or training in some aspect of religion, conflict, and peace studies:
- Examples: master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, participation in reputable, internationally-oriented training programs in religion, conflict, and peacebuilding, and research activities that advance understanding of the intersections of religion and conflict.
Awards will be made based on the scholarly record and promise of the applicant; the significance of the research or training to the study of religion, conflict and peace; and the significance of the research or training to the applicant’s program of study.