We are excited to announce a new graduate scholarship! The Ron Williamson Graduate Award in Archaeology is made possible by a generous gift from Ron Williamson. Dr. Williamson completed his undergraduate degree in Anthropology at Western and went on to a hugely successful career as the founder of Archaeological Services Inc. He is recognized internationally for his pioneering research on the Indigenous heritage of the Great Lakes region and for his groundbreaking work in Indigenous collaboration and heritage conservation.
The award will fund graduate students studying Archaeology and Biological Anthropology or Applied Archaeology based on academic achievement. Preference will be given to candidates working in the field of Great Lakes Archaeology. In 2026-27 there will be a single award of $15,000, awarded to an incoming student or a continuing student in the program. Applications will open in the spring of 2027.