Diversity in Preservation Scholarship Program
The Diversity in Preservation Scholarship Program provides support for attendance to PastForward, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual conference, being held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 16-18, 2025.
The Diversity in Preservation Scholarship Program convenes established and emerging leaders in the historic preservation community and allied fields. To date, the program has provided over 2,800 scholarships to conference participants with an interest in working with places that honor the diverse achievements, stories and heritage of all Americans. Passionate volunteers, students, and professionals are all encouraged to apply.
Have questions? Contact us at conference@savingplaces.org.
PastForward 2025
Applications for 2025 were due April 25, 2025.
Scholars receive complimentary registration (valued at $800) and a travel stipend to attend PastForward 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A reception will be held for scholars in Milwaukee the evening of September 15, 2025.
Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in bi-monthly, virtual convenings which will be held through September 2026. 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.
Join us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 16-18, 2025!
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This May, for Preservation Month, we’re celebrating the power of place—and the countless ways, big and small, that preservation creates. Preservation Month is our chance to show why our work matters!
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