Diversity Scholarship Application
National Preservation Conference 2008
Preservation in Progress
October 21 – October 25, 2008 Tulsa, OK
Postmarked Deadline May 31, 2008
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save the nation’s diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. The National Trust is committed to representing the full breadth of our nation’s experience in its activities and to leading the historic preservation movement in promoting and including diversity in its goals. It is the policy of the National Trust to continually broaden, expand, and promote diverse participation in all its employment practices, advocacy efforts, programs and activities, sites, publications, communications, marketing, technical and legal assistance and field work. National Trust staff, volunteers and members represent diverse cultures, backgrounds, experiences, disabilities, veteran status, and religions to expand the diversity of our human resources.
The goal of the Diversity Scholarship Program is to increase the diversity of participants at the annual National Preservation Conference and in the preservation movement. The Program provides financial assistance to approximately 60 community leaders from diverse social, economic, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to attend the National Preservation Conference. Through interactive sessions, presentations, informal gatherings, and tours in Tulsa and its surrounding areas, participants will learn the necessary tools to strengthen their commitment to and effectiveness in preserving historic places and revitalizing communities.
The National Trust seeks diverse applicants whose attendance at the Conference will benefit their communities and whose commitment to historic preservation will be reinforced by their participation. Recipients will have an opportunity to express their perspectives during the Conference, as well as take advantage of National Trust programs after the Conference.
For more information about the National Preservation Conference, contact the National Trust at 202-588-6100 or visit www.nthpconference.org.
This program is partially supported by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
- What does the scholarship cover? The basic conference registration fee, shared hotel accommodations, and/or train/air fare.
- Who should apply? Community leaders, students, and volunteers working in historic preservation, community development, cultural heritage organizations/museums/sites. Previous Diversity Scholars and Emerging Preservation Leaders may apply for a second award; however, preference is given to first-timers.
- Who is ineligible? Diversity Scholars and Emerging Preservation Leaders who have received 2 scholarships; non-US citizens/non-US residents; and those not holding a US student/fellowship visa.
- How to apply? Mail completed applications to the Diversity Scholarship Program, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036. Do not fax or email any part of the application.
Diversity Scholarship recipients must agree to:
- Respond to all requests for information and submit paperwork and registration fees by established deadlines. Failure to submit information and/or payment as requested will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship.
- Attend the entire 5-day Conference including a minimum of 4 educational sessions, the Diversity Scholarship Program Opening Session, Opening Plenary Session, the Preservation Awards, the Closing Plenary Session, the Diversity Scholarship Program Closing Session, and other special events to be announced.
- Sign-up for a mentor (if a first-time Preservation Conference attendee).
- Complete a written evaluation of the Diversity Scholarship Program on the final day of the Conference.
- Send the National Trust 6-month and 1-year follow-up reports of preservation-related activities after the Conference.
- Seek opportunities for continued involvement in National Trust programs and activities for at least 1 year after the Conference.
IMPORTANT DATES
- May 31–Application postmark deadline
- Jul 15–Applicants notified of selection committee decisions
- Aug 8–Award acceptance deadline
- Oct 21-25–National Preservation Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma
**The PDF application may be filled out online, but must be printed, signed by the applicant, and mailed along with recommendation letters to the Diversity Scholarship Program, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20036.**
