Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Grants and Prizes

The Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS) administers and awards the following annual prizes. Follow the links below for each prize's description, eligibility requirements, application details and deadlines.

Graduate Fellowships

Betty Morningstar Fellowship in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

This grant was established in 2024 by Betty Morningstar to support a MA student in the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Applicants to the joint master’s programs in Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies are eligible for this fellowship. No additional application is required.

Award amount: The award will provide a tuition scholarship up to $40,000 and a meaningful fellowship for various living expenses.