APT Conference Scholarships

The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) and our Inclusion Advocacy Committee are committed to creating opportunities that expand the backgrounds and life experiences contributing to APT’s community, dialog, and programs in order to enhance our ability to fulfill our mission. Our goal is to support the growth and development of wide ranging perspectives 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 students and emerging professionals to attend APT's annual conference. Thanks to continued funding support from CSI, Simple Design Studio-Architects, and the Patti the Preservationist initiative, APT is pleased to continue this program for students and emerging professionals to attend the APT Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, from November 11-15, 2025.

Selected Equity Scholars receive the following benefits:

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

• $375 USD stipend for travel expenses and $60 USD for incidentals.

• Accommodations in a shared hotel room for four nights with arrival on November 12th and departure on November 16th. (Requests for a single room are based on availability and would require the recipient to pay for half the hotel rate).

• Complimentary one-year membership to APT. (July - June)

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

Equity Scholar Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a college student, graduate student, participant in a trades apprenticeship program or emerging professional. Emerging professionals refers to early career professionals within four years of entering the preservation field from a college, university, or trade apprenticeship program. 

• Must demonstrate how their background, experience, or work will bring a perspective not currently well represented in the preservation field.

• Must support the values of inclusion and belonging.

• Upon selection, Equity Scholars will be asked to prepare a Poster Session to be displayed at APT 2025 Providence. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their projects and network with conference attendees.

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 what personal qualities, experiences, or perspectives you contribute to your field of study.

• Describe how expanded participation with people of wide-ranging backgrounds and perspectives can benefit historic preservation.

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

Prepare your statements and apply online by Monday, June 30, 2025.

Online application will open by May 28, 2025.

Questions? Email [email protected]