Keepers Preservation Education Fund

Maine Community Foundation

This scholarship is for individuals who are aspiring or established historic preservation professionals who wish to increase their professional knowledge or career potential. Individuals eligible for awards include: students enrolled full- or part-time in institutions of higher learning with majors in historic preservation, or allied fields including American studies, anthropology, archeology, architecture, landscape architecture, art history, architectural history, history, planning, law, economics, or building conservation; volunteer or paid staff or organizations or entities involved in historic preservation; and practicing professionals in historic preservation-related fields. Scholarships 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 is not limited to Maine residents. Applicants may be from anywhere in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants who have not received an award in the past 24 months. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.