Diversity Scholarship Program
The Diversity Scholarship Program provides support for attendance to PastForward, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual conference, being held in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 28-30, 2024.
To date, the program has provided over 2,800 scholarships to conference participants from historically underrepresented groups including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, and people with accessibility needs. Those who identify with one or more of these underrepresented groups are eligible for the scholarship. Passionate volunteers, students, and professionals are all encouraged to apply.
Have questions? Contact us at conference@savingplaces.org.
PastForward 2024, October 28-30
Scholars receive complimentary registration (valued at $800) and a travel stipend (determined on case-by-case basis based on scholar’s location) to attend PastForward 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lodging for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights will be provided for national scholars. Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in bi-monthly, virtual convenings which will be held through September 2025. These convenings provide practical guidance to maximize opportunities with the National Trust and facilitate important networking opportunities with outstanding national leaders from a variety of professions within the wide-ranging movement.
Applications for PastForward 2024 are due May, 31, 2024.
New Voices Call for Change: Interviews with Conference Diversity Scholars
The National Trust also offers the Mildred Colodny Diversity Scholarship for Graduate Study in Historic Preservation.
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