Graduate Student Financial Support

The Albanesi Graduate Sociology Scholarship is used to provide graduate scholarship awards for students applying to or enrolled in the Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Students must apply before March 1st. Recipients will be notified of scholarship results in May.

The Department of Sociology offers graduate students the opportunity to apply for financial support for their research through the Dukes-Hall Fund. The fund supports both qualitative and quantitative research activity for students in the Department of Sociology, including research travel, equipment or software necessary for research, or other resources necessary to support the completion of research projects. The application deadline is October 1.

The Sociology Department has established a Graduate Student Emergency Award to help graduate students experiencing a financial catastrophe that hinders their ability to complete the MA degree. A student can request up to $1,000. The department will pause this award upon depletion of funds. 

Criteria to Apply

• A graduate student in the Sociology program or the MPA/ Sociology MA Dual Degree program
• In good academic standing
• Experiencing a financial catastrophe that leaves the student potentially unable to pay key bills, including rent/mortgage, groceries, or childcare, that constrains their ability to continue in the MA program

Application Process

Write a 1-2 page statement explaining your financial catastrophe and how this impedes your ability to complete the MA degree. Students may apply at any time during the calendar year while enrolled in the Sociology Graduate Program.

Every semester, the Sociology Department offers graduate students the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant (TA), which offer students the opportunity to learn pedagogical skills and receive a modest stipend. The department will send a call for TA applications to all graduate students prior to the start of the semester. These positions are awarded competitively. Contact Courtney Cowling for more information.

The Sociology Department also provides opportunities for graduate students to work as research assistants (RA) to support faculty-led projects. These positions allow students to gain valuable research experience, develop methodological skills, and receive a modest stipend. Contact Courtney Cowling for more information.

Highly qualified graduate students may also be eligible for additional support through the Center for Student Research, which offers funding, mentorship, and resources to enhance student-led research and scholarly development. Interested students are encouraged to explore these opportunities to further enrich their academic experience.