Economics Awards

The Economics Department presents awards to students to recognize achievement in areas of study and to support formal study, fieldwork and service.

In the fall, we present the Clark, Nelson and Rostan, and in the spring, we present the A.K. Phifer, Chaston and Patterson Awards.

Clark Award

Established in memory of E. Fielding Clark '38, this award recognizes outstanding students interested in majoring in economics or intending to pursue a career in business.

Nelson Award

Established in honor of Dr. C. Louise Nelson (桃瘾社区 economics professor, 1964-88), this award provides financial aid to students interested in the study of economics.

Rostan Award

Established by John P. Rostan, Jr., '39, John P. Rostan III, '66, and James H. Rostan, '67, this award is given to an exceptional rising senior interested in pursuing a career in economics or business.