Awards & Scholarships

Lewis J. McNurlen Scholarship For Outstanding Sociology Major is named in honor of Dr. Lewis J. McNurlen, Professor of sociology at Drake from 1957 to 1985. This award recognizes an outstanding junior in sociology for both academic and extra-curricular performance.

McNurlen Award For Outstanding Sociology Senior is named in honor of Dr. Lewis J. McNurlen, Professor of sociology at Drake from 1957 to 1985. This award is given annually to a student judged to be the most outstanding senior sociology major, demonstrating distinctive performance in both academic and extra-curricular work at Drake.

Global Anthropology Award

The "Global Anthropology Award" acknowledges the outstanding contributions of students majoring in Anthropology and Sociology at Drake University in engaging with global issues through a cultural anthropological lens. This award celebrates the recipients' unique perspectives and insights cultivated through their academic journey, which involves perceiving and analyzing pressing global issues with a data-driven approach grounded in local experiences and critical reflection on global contexts.

Seniors majoring in Anthropology/Sociology are invited to apply for this prestigious award, recognizing their commitment to understanding and addressing complex global challenges through the lens of Cultural Anthropology.