African Studies Association Women's Caucus

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This award honors Nancy “Penny” Schwartz, who was active in the ASA Women's Caucus and bequeathed to it funds which her friends, recognizing her interest in students, invested to create the Student Travel Award. The intent is to assist students who will be participating in the ASA Annual Meeting as presenters or discussants, by contributing $500 towards their travel expenses. Any woman who is a student either in an African country or in the U.S. may apply, provided that she is registered as an ASA and Women’s Caucus member at the time of application.

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2025 Committee Members​

 

Daba Ndella Thiaw

PhD Candidate in British and Postmodern Studies

Cheikh Anta Diop University

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Afua Baafi Quarshie

PhD Candidate in African History

Johns Hopkins University

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Please submit your application to the committee by 11:59 PM EST on August 30, 2025. Applications may be sent to aquarsh1@jhu.edu with the Subject Heading: Penny Schwartz Travel Award Application.