Scholarships & Fellowships
This is a repository for scholarships and fellowships designed to support people seeking or in historic trades careers.This page aggregates scholarship and fellowship information from across the internet–serving different demographics and sponsored by different organizations.
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Association for Gravestone Studies Student Conference Fellowships
Biography
Description
The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) awards annual fellowships to students whose work aligns with its mission to study and preserve gravestones and cemeteries. Named in honor of Ron and Jane Stockton and the late Joe Edgette, these fellowships support attendance at the AGS June conference, which features cemetery field trips, scholarly presentations, a conservation workshop, and networking opportunities. Fellowships typically cover full registration, housing, meals, and a one-year student membership. Non-selected applications may still be considered for the general conference program unless the applicant opts out.
Eligibility
- Awards are open to graduate or undergraduate students at any accredited college or university
- Students submit an application form (available on the AGS website) with supporting documentation to the AGS Student Fellowship Committee.
- Research topics may include the study of gravestones (such as marker materials, forms, and motifs, as well as carver studies) and cemeteries (such as surveys, burial practices, and landscape histories).
- Excluded are any research projects already funded by AGS through other awards.
Awards
The two Student Conference Fellowships each provide complimentary conference registration, together with on-campus lodging and on-campus meals during the AGS annual conference, plus a reimbursement of up to US $300 towards travel expenses. The recipient also receives a complimentary student membership of AGS for one year beginning June of the year of the award. Fellowship recipients agree to attend the full annual conference and to present their research in person; their work may also be published in Markers, the AGS Quarterly, or in other ways approved by AGS.
California Preservation Foundation Membership & Scholarships
Biography
Website
https://californiapreservation.org/advocacy/students/
Description
Students enrolled in college, university, trade schools, or full-time professional training programs are eligible to receive a FREE, two-year membership to the California Preservation Foundation. This membership provides all the same benefits as our standard membership, including event discounts, regular updates from CPF, and invitations to exclusive members-only events throughout the state. Student scholarships are only available to members of the California Preservation Foundation.
Eligibility
- Students with proof of student status
Duration
Two-year membership, student scholarships available annually.
Charles J. Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship
Biography
Website
https://www.huguenotstreet.org/internships-scholarships
Description
Historic Huguenot Street promotes outstanding research and scholarship among students in such topical areas as decorative arts, Indigenous history and culture, the African American experience in the Hudson Valley, and Huguenot history and culture.
Eligibility
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be undergraduates studying historic preservation, architecture, the conservation of artifacts and manuscripts, and
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demonstrate how their scholarship can be applied to educating the public on local history as exemplified in the HHS mission
Amount
$1,000
Duration
Annual
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center: Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths Scholarship
Biography
Description
This scholarship is made possible by the Society for Inclusive Blacksmiths to increase accountability within the craft and to support diversity in the field of blacksmithing. The SIBs scholarship covers 100% of the tuition portion of your class fee at the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, and you will contribute the materials fee.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to individuals from a historically marginalized group, which includes anyone who identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQA+, female, or disabled. Students must be 18 or older and enrolling in a blacksmithing class.
Eligible Uses
Tuition
Christopher P. Robinson International Preservation Trades Exchange Scholarship
Biography
Description
International exchange fund designed to increase the awareness of international traditional trade skills, preservation knowledge, conservation techniques, and understanding of traditional building materials and their relations to the built environment.
Eligibility
- Working tradespeople
- PTN member
Amount
$2,500
Eligible Uses
Tuition, Travel Funds
Duration
Annual
Construction Trades Scholarship
Biography
Description
Support for people enrolled in construction trades training programs
Eligibility
Applicant must be currently enrolled in a construction-related training program which is approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, community college, technical school or equivalent.
Applicant must be obtaining training in a construction-related craft or trade.
Amount
$500 – $2,500
Eligible Uses
Tuition, Related Instruction
Application Due Date
February 28
Application Award Date
June 15
Duration
Annual
Hardy and Fuller Scholarship
Biography
Description
Hardy and Fuller have partnered with The Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths to offer monthly blacksmithing scholarships to adults, which cover either one Blacksmith 101 class or one month’s membership for Open Studio!
Eligibility
Anyone interested in learning blacksmithing.
Eligible Uses
Tuition, Membership
Duration
Lottery pick a person every month and your application will be included for every pick.
Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship
Biography
Description
Promote enterprising professionals’ ability to undertake a focused pursuit that makes a meaningful and innovative contribution to the field of historic preservation and support the stewardship of historic resources. for people enrolled in construction trades training programs
Eligibility
- Must work in a preservation related field (trades, historic preservation, museum studies, history, archaeology, urban planning, architecture, etc.)
- Emerging and seasoned preservation and trades professionals encourage to apply.
- Federal and non-federal workers
Amount
$10,000
Eligible Uses
Project related activities
Application Due Date
March 17
Application Award Date
August 15
Duration
Annual
J. Joseph Edgette Student Fellowship Fund
Biography
The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) promotes the academic study of gravemarkers, cemeteries and related topics internationally through its annual conference and peer-reviewed journal Markers. For many years, scholarships have been awarded to students whose educational pursuits are aligned with AGS’ founding purpose in 1977 — to further the study and preservation of gravestones. In 2025, AGS’s student scholarship award was renamed the “Joe Edgette Student Fellowship” in honor of Dr. Edgette, a longtime educator who encouraged students to become active in gravestone and cemetery studies.
Joe Edgette Student Fellowship aspires to fund a free or subsidized full registration at the AGS annual conference. It is, however, entirely dependent on donations, and thus awarded amount varies from year to year.
Jean France Historic Preservation Scholarship
Biography
Website
https://www.historicpittsford.org/scholarship
Description
Each year, Historic Pittsford is pleased to offer the Jean France Historic Preservation Scholarship. This one-time $500 award is intended to encourage and support students who demonstrate an interest in a career related to historic preservation. Related career areas may include history, architecture, landscape architecture, museum studies, environmental studies, agricultural science and other fields.
Eligibility
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High School senior or college student AND
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Pittsford resident attending any high school or college OR non-resident attending Pittsford Sutherland or Pittsford Mendon High School or a college/university in Monroe County AND
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Enrolled, applying, or accepted into a college program that may lead to a career related to historic preservation
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College programs may include but are not limited to: architecture, history, museum studies, landscape architecture, environmental studies, or another
Amount
$500
Duration
Annual
Jeannett Slesnick Community Spirit Scholarship
Biography
Website
https://gablesfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/slesnick/
Description
The Jeannett Slesnick Community Spirit Scholarship provides up to four years of college tuition assistance to a graduating senior from Coral Gables High School, Miami Senior High School or International Studies Preparatory Academy (ISPA) who has demonstrated an interest in communications, journalism, leadership and/or historic preservation. Special attention will be given to applicants who are applying to the University of Florida, Florida International University, the University of Virginia, the University of Mary Washington, or St. Thomas University (Miami Gardens).
Eligibility
- Applicants must attend Coral Gables High School, Miami Senior High School or ISPA
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Possess a desire to study in communications, journalism, leadership and/or historic preservation
- Possess a financial need.
- However not contingent upon enrollment in one of these institutions, the recipient(s) of this award must apply to at least one of the University of Florida, the University of Virginia, St. Thomas University (Miami) and/or the University of Mary Washington (Virginia).
- Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor, coach or supervisor on a job/project
Amount
$500 – $2,500
Eligible Uses
Tuition
Duration
Annual
John and Susan Collins Historic Preservation Scholarship
Biography
Website
Description
Established to support outstanding students in the field of historic preservation.
Eligibility
- Be admitted to and actively enrolled full-time in a Historic Preservation graduate program with an academic focus on preservation of the built environment.
- Have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Candidates must provide:
- Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment from chosen graduate program. Note: Students from all Historic Preservation graduate programs are encouraged to apply, however, preference may be given to students enrolled at Ball State University, Boston University, and Eastern Michigan University.
- Current professional experience, volunteer history, and/or a portfolio or resume
highlighting any relevant experiences and projects - Academic transcripts
- Contact information for two references, including email address and phone number
Amount
$10,000 – $20,000
Eligible Uses
Tuition
Application Due Date
May 1
Duration
Annual
Keepers Preservation Education Award
Biography
Website
Description
The Keepers Preservation Education Fund provides financial support to aspiring or established preservation professionals in the United States through two scholarships: the Keepers Preservation Education Award and the William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies. These programs support students who wish to expand their experience in historic preservation-related subjects. Awards may be used for tuition, professional meeting attendance, special book or other types of media purchases, domestic and foreign study travel, and other purposes as deemed appropriate.
Eligibility
- Students enrolled full- or part-time in institutions of higher learning with majors in historic preservation or allied fields, including American studies, anthropology, archaeology, architecture, landscape architecture, art history, architectural history, history, planning, law, economics, or building conservation
- Volunteer or paid staff of organizations or entities involved in historic preservation
- Practicing professionals in historic preservation-related fields seeking further experience in non-degree programs.
Amount
Varies
Duration
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, Sr. History Scholarship
Biography
Website
https://www.huguenotstreet.org/internships-scholarships
Description
Historic Huguenot Street promotes outstanding research and scholarship among students in such topical areas as decorative arts, Indigenous history and culture, the African American experience in the Hudson Valley, and Huguenot history and culture.
Eligibility
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be undergraduates studying historic preservation, architecture, the conservation of artifacts and manuscripts, and
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demonstrate how their scholarship can be applied to educating the public on local history as exemplified in the HHS mission
Amount
$1,000
Duration
Annual
Lucille Stoeppler Baker Memorial Scholarship
Biography
Website
https://www.huguenotstreet.org/internships-scholarships
Description
Historic Huguenot Street promotes outstanding research and scholarship among students in such topical areas as decorative arts, Indigenous history and culture, the African American experience in the Hudson Valley, and Huguenot history and culture.
Eligibility
- be majoring in history or anthropology, and
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have an academic average above 3.5 for at least two years, and
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demonstrate how their studies of history or anthropology are enhanced through the preservation and interpretation of HHS
Amount
$1,500
Duration
Annual
Mildred Colodny Diversity Scholarship for Graduate Study in Historic Preservation
Biography
Website
https://savingplaces.org/colodny-scholarship
Description
Promote enterprising professionals’ ability to undertake a focused pursuit that makes a meaningful and innovative contribution to the field of historic preservation and support the stewardship of historic resources. for people enrolled in construction trades training programs
Eligibility
Students in their final year of undergraduate study intending to enroll in a graduate program in historic preservation; or graduate students enrolled in or intending to enroll in historic preservation programs. The program of study must be at a U.S. university, college or institution, and in order to receive the internship stipend portion of the award, students must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Selections will be based partly on financial need, and partly on application materials, undergraduate academic performance, promise shown for future achievement, commitment to working in preservation in the United States following graduation, and potential to help increase diversity within the preservation movement. Applications will be reviewed through a flexible consideration of all pertinent elements of diversity in light of the particular qualifications of each applicant.
Students who have received the scholarship in a previous year are not eligible to apply.
Eligible Fields of Study: Historic Preservation, or graduate programs in departments of History, Architecture, American Studies, Urban Planning, Museum Studies, etc, with a primary emphasis on Historic Preservation.
Amount
Up to $15,000 towards graduate school tuition; a $5,000 stipend for a summer internship with the National Trust following the student’s first year of study; and up to $2,000 towards the student’s attendance at a National Preservation Conference.
Duration
Annual
Misia Leonard Scholarship
Biography
Description
Conference fund to support the attendance of current students, apprentices, and new hires to the International Preservation Trades Workshop.
Eligibility
- Current Students
- Apprentices
- Beginning professional tradespeople
Amount
$1,000
Eligible Uses
Costs associated with attendance to IPTW
Application Due Date
Prior to annual IPTW
Application Award Date
Prior to annual IPTW
Duration
Annual
Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Scholarship
Biography
Description
The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS) will award a scholarship to one or more students accepted by or enrolled in a post-high school program related to museum or library studies. This may include museum or library science, history, archeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, preservation, etc. Applications for programs other than traditional academic programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants from the Rehoboth and surrounding communities or applicants with a significant connection to Rehoboth may apply, and the funds will be applied to the second semester of the academic year.
Amount
Up to $1,000
Duration
Annual
The Historic Preservation Guild Memorial Scholarship
Biography
Website
Description
This scholarship is for a student who intends to pursue a career in or closely related to historic preservation. The student may be in their undergraduate or graduate studies, majoring in order of preference, in historic preservation, architecture, or history education at an accredited university or college. Numerous factors other than the applicant’s major will be considered in the selection process.
Eligibility
- Full-time student attending a four-year accredited university or college of their choosing
- Maintained GPA of 3.0 in designated course of study
- Must be a citizen of United States and resident of Hancock County, Ohio
Eligible Uses
Tuition
The Zabar Family Scholarship Program
Biography
Website
https://www.preservenys.org/zabar-scholarship
Description
Thanks to the Zabar Family Scholarship Fund, the Preservation League of New York State is pleased to offer academic scholarships to the best and brightest preservation students in New York.
Eligibility
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You are either currently enrolled or will be enrolled in the spring term, pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in New York State.
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You are a Preservation League Student Member (it’s free to sign up!).
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You are studying historic preservation, engineering, architecture, or another related field. Because historic preservation is a field of many skills and interests, the scholarship review committee maintains flexibility in considering your academic studies and experience.
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You are a permanent resident of the United States.
Amount
$2,500
Duration
Annual