APT Conference Student Scholarships

The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) and APT's Inclusion Advocacy Committee are committed to creating programs that support our mission to encourage equity and cultural diversity within APT and to support the growth and development of diversity within the historic preservation field. 

Launched during APT's 2022 conference in Detroit with funding from the Getty Foundation, the APT Equity Scholars program provides funding to BIPOC students and professionals to attend APT's annual conference. Thanks to funding from a new donor, CSI - Computer and Structures, Inc - APT was pleased to continue this program for students to attend the APT - National Trust Joint Conference Montreal 2024, from November 13-17, 2024. The 2025 conference will be in Providence, RI, from November 11-15, 2025. 

Selected Equity Scholars receive the following benefits:

• Complimentary conference registration, including tickets to the Scholarship Luncheon, Chapters Breakfast, and Closing Celebration.

• $375 USD stipend for travel expenses and $120 USD allowance for meals.

• Accommodations in a shared hotel room for four nights with arrival on November 13th and departure on November 17th. (Requests for a single room are based on availability and would require the recipient to pay for half the hotel rate).

• Complimentary one-year student membership to APT.

• Opportunity to network with industry professionals from around the world.

Equity Scholar Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a college student, graduate student or participant in a trades or apprenticeship program.

• Must be a resident of the USA or Canada.

• Must identify as a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) student.

• Recipients must have travel documents for international travel. Please note a valid US Passport is required for entry into Canada.

The application includes the following short answer questions:

• Describe how this scholarship and your attendance to the conference will benefit you and your career goals. 

• Describe how you intend to share what you will learn during the conference in your community.

• Explain how you may be inclined to become more involved with APT if selected for this award.

Questions? Email sandra@apti.org