Every year, CSWGS recognizes exceptional undergraduate and graduate students through a range of competitive prizes and awards. Some are open just to students in CSWGS programs; others are open to students across the university. CSWGS also offers several funding opportunities for its students and faculty affiliates. Please see the individual listings for application and submission instructions.

Students may self-nominate for the following prizes, awards, and funding:
Best Essay Prizes
Visionary Partners' Dissertation Fellowships
Seth Balkishan Das Singhal Award
FERC Research Fund
Houston ARCH Oral History Summer Internship

We require nominations for the following awards:
Sherry Matusoff Merfish Award
Distinguished Alum Award

Steering committee members (current and former), graduate certificate students, and SWGS majors and minors may apply for funding:
Research, Conference Travel, and Event Support
- Guidelines for steering committee members
- Guidelines for graduate certificate students
- Guidelines for majors and minors