Robert L Stigler Jr Memorial Fund
The Robert L. Stigler, Jr. Memorial Fund is an endowed award administered by the University of Arkansas Department of Anthropology. It supports undergraduate or graduate anthropology students (preference for Jefferson County, AR), is renewable, and was established by a trust from Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Stigler of Pine Bluff in memory of their son.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Undergraduate or graduate anthropology students connected to the University of Arkansas (preference for Jefferson County residents), or small Arkansas-based nonprofits and university research programs aligned with anthropology.
Good Fit
- • Student pursuing anthropology studies at the University of Arkansas, especially from Jefferson County.
- • Scholarship or small research support requests under ~$5,000.
- • Applications submitted via the trustee letter route with transcripts and recommendations.
- • Programs or projects tied to visiting lectureships or anthropology research at universities.
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in Arkansas (about 69% of dollars) with occasional out-of-state grants (New York); grants span two states rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows funding to five distinct recipients (six grants) repeated across three years with four recurring recipients, producing a small, stable set of beneficiaries that captures nearly all dollars (top five ≈98%).
New Applicants
Direct application instructions exist: students apply by letter to the trustee with transcripts and recommendations and the department posts a Feb 15 deadline; the observed history also includes occasional new recipients, so eligible unfamiliar applicants (notably students meeting the scholarship criteria) appear able to access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
