2026 Marcyliena Morgan Award call for proposals

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February 4, 2026

Marcyliena Morgan Student Award 2026

Thanks to a generous gift by Dawn-Elissa Fischer, Ph.D., a cultural anthropologist, archivist, activist, and organizer to honor the legacy and ongoing work of her friend and mentor, Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, the Ernest E. Monrad Professor of the Social Sciences, Professor in the Department of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and the Executive Director of the Hiphop Archive, this annual award is available to students who have taken at least one course in the Department of Anthropology to support projects and activities of currently enrolled students. 

 

The Marcyliena Morgan Student Award could be used for:

 

 

  • Covering the cost of attending or presenting at events related to a student’s area of study such as academic conferences, presentations, seminars and similar activity
  • Covered costs are those related to attendance at these events including but not limited to travel, lodging and conference fees

In particular, the Marcyliena Morgan Student Award is intended to fund projects and activities that reflect the work of Dr. Marcyliena Morgan.  Dr. Morgan has written and taught extensively on language and identity, education, linguistic philosophy, gender, feminism and sexuality, and hiphop culture. She is the author of many works that focus on youth, gender, racism, language, culture, linguistic philosophy, identity, sociolinguistics, discourse, and interaction.

 

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students who have taken at least one course in the Department of Anthropology.

The amount available for the awards vary, but generally range from $500- $1,000 per awardee. 

Applications Deadline: March 6, 2026.

 

Proposals for the Marcyliena Morgan Award should submit a single PDF including the following documents, in this order:

  1. A brief synopsis of the proposed project or activity (500 words or less).
  2. A statement of 200 words or less detailing the expected outcomes of the project or activity for:
    1. the recipient and
    2. their area of study.
  3. An itemized budget.
  4. An estimated timeline for completion of the project. 

Successful applicants for the Marcyliena Morgan Student Award should review Dr. Morgan’s biography listed on our website https://anthropology.sfsu.edu/scholarships-and-awards and will be expected to write a letter of appreciation for the award addressed to the donor, a statement about their academic and professional goals, and, upon completion, will need to submit a brief final report on how the award was used. 

Submit completed applications and any inquiries to anthro@sfsu.edu.