Michael A. Pearson Scholarship

Dr. Michael A. Pearson was a faculty member in Sociology for 25 years before his death in 2002. In his honor, his family and friends have instituted an annual scholarship award for students in Sociology or Anthropology who share his interests and goals in improving race relations, expanding social justice, and establishing a more peaceful world. The aware is $500 to be applied to tuition at UNC Charlotte.

Rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students in sociology or anthropology at UNC Charlotte are eligible for the award. It is given in the spring to an outstanding student who has demonstrated interest in areas of race relations and/or peace and justice studies. Interested students will be asked to submit the following materials:

• A letter or essay, up to 500 words, outlining relevant interests, accomplishments, and goals.
• A scholarly writing sample (for example, a paper from a previous course, a chapter from the thesis, and article for submission, etc.).
• A transcript (an unofficial transcript from the web is acceptable).
• One letter of reference.

Interested students should watch for announcements in the department in January of each year, or consult with your advisor. The prize will be awarded at the departmental awards ceremony in April.