Scholarships
Elaine A. Evans Middle East Studies Scholarship
We are happy to announce the Elaine A. Evans Middle East Studies Scholarship for undergraduates pursuing a major or minor that focuses on the Middle East. Applicants must be currently enrolled at (or admitted to attend) the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences, with a program of study focusing on historical or contemporary aspects of the languages, cultures, or societies of the Middle East. Award amount is between $500 and $1,000.
To apply, please submit the following materials to Professor Matt Buehler, Chair of Middle East Studies, by February 19.
- Resume / CV of academic training / work experience
- A full unofficial academic transcript that lists your GPA and completed courses.
- A 1-page, double-spaced statement that addresses why you feel fit to receive the scholarship, explains (in detail) your plans for using it, and describes how receiving it would support your future career and/or graduate studies. The AACK Travel Scholarship can only be used for academic overseas travel in Arabic-speaking countries.
- In your statement, please make sure to clearly identify whether you are applying for the AACK Travel Scholarship or the Elain A. Evans Scholarship, or both scholarships.
Note: If you are an undergraduate student, you do not need to be a Middle East Studies major/minor to receive either of these scholarships. But should you receive the award, we will ask you to speak with an academic advisor to consider declaring a Middle East Studies major/minor if your course schedule allows it.
Elaine A. Evans worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the Department of Egyptian Art, and then ended her career at the University of Tennessee’s McClung Museum. We are grateful to the bequest from her estate that makes this scholarship possible.
Current Recipients
- Katie Shannon
- Meghan Gragg
Past Recipients
2018 Recipients
- Freddy Ghaly
- Meghan Gragg
- Sarah Smith
2017 Recipients
- Lucy Greer
- Sarah Smith
2016 Recipients
- Lucy Greer
- Joud Hassan
- Sara Poarch
Arab American Club of Knoxville (AACK) Travel Scholarship
Eligible applicants include UT undergraduate and graduate students seeking to do study abroad, archeological digs, Arabic language study, internships, research, or other similar academic overseas travel in Arabic-speaking countries in summer 2024 or the 2024-25 academic year. Award amount is around $2000 for two or more scholarships.
To apply, please submit the following materials to Professor Matt Buehler, Chair of Middle East Studies, by February 19.
- Resume / CV of academic training / work experience
- A full unofficial academic transcript that lists your GPA and completed courses.
- A 1-page, double-spaced statement that addresses why you feel fit to receive the scholarship, explains (in detail) your plans for using it, and describes how receiving it would support your future career and/or graduate studies. The AACK Travel Scholarship can only be used for academic overseas travel in Arabic-speaking countries.
- In your statement, please make sure to clearly identify whether you are applying for the AACK Travel Scholarship or the Elain A. Evans Scholarship, or both scholarships.
Past Recipients:
2023 Recipients
- Reem Wolde
- Hadiya Javed
Note: If you are an undergraduate student, you do not need to be a Middle East Studies major/minor to receive either of these scholarships. But should you receive the award, we will ask you to speak with an academic advisor to consider declaring a Middle East Studies major/minor if your course schedule allows it.