Application Guidelines

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Please read the General Rules and Regulations.

The Herb Stovel Scholarship provides two types of bursaries:

1. Project Research Bursaries up to $2,500 for candidates who propose special projects, results-oriented travel and participation at conferences, and events that continue Herb’s passion for community innovation and/or international dialogue in built heritage conservation theory and practice. Applications that are focused only on general tuition expenses will not be considered.
2. National Trust Conference Bursaries cover the cost of travel, conference accommodation and registration (approximate value $1,000) for candidates to attend the National Trust’s Annual Conference.

Please note:

• Project research bursaries will not cover activities or expenses directly related to the applicant’s employment.
• Project research bursaries will not cover activities or expenses already incurred.
• When applying for the conference bursary and scholarship, please fill out the 2 applications separately, one for the bursary and one for the scholarship. 

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Eligibility Criteria

The Herb Stovel Scholarship is open to Canadians between the ages of 20 and 35 who are either:

• Students pursuing post-secondary or graduate studies in heritage conservation or a related field; or
• Recent graduates within two years of completing a degree or program who are emerging professionals working in the field of heritage conservation. 

*The heritage field, for the purpose of the Scholarship, is defined as heritage conservation, museum studies, heritage planning, history and cultural heritage. 

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Application Process: All applications must be complete to be considered

National Trust Conference Bursary Applications must include:

1. A statement of interest (max. 1000 words) expressing what you hope to gain from attending the conference.

• • Rationale as to why your work or studies will be enhanced by attending the National Trust conference
  • How will your learnings be applied to your education or work after the conference?
  • How does your interest in attending the conference and what you hope to get out of it reflect Herb Stovel’s contribution to and/or interests in the field? 

2. A Curriculum Vitae demonstrating your studies or work in heritage.

Please be sure to include contact information for at least one reference who is aware of your studies or work in heritage. The C.V. must also include contact information for at least one reference knowledgeable of your work and studies in the heritage field*.

3. Proof of student status (if applicable)

The following will be accepted as proof of student status:

• Photocopy of your student ID (the card must display the year of enrollment)
• Email or letter from the registrar
• Copy of online confirmation of registration status (must contain the school’s website address identifying the source of the website)

Please note that letters of acceptance and confirmations of enrollment for previous years will not be accepted as a form of proof of student status.

4. Proof of Canadian citizenship

The following may be submitted as proof of Canadian citizenship:

• Photocopy of your birth certificate from a Canadian province or territory
• Photocopy of your valid Canadian passport
• Photocopy of your certificate of Canadian citizenship

 

Project Research Bursary Applications must include:

1. A written proposal (max. 1,000 words)

The proposal must outline the applicant’s recent achievements and aspirations in heritage conservation and connect these specifically with Herb Stovel’s contribution to and/or interests in the field. Applicants also must outline the relevance of the proposed educational program or conference attendance to the applicant’s course of study, current research, or professional development. 

Please include:

• Proposed dates of study or conference attendance: The proposed dates must be after the application deadline and before the disbursement deadline of December 31 of the following year.
• Estimated project and/or travel costs: Please include an estimate of your project and/or travel costs. Applications that are focused only on general tuition expenses will not be considered. The budget does not need to be counted as part of the 1000 word limit of the proposal.

2. A brief Curriculum Vitae, including references

Please be sure to include up to three academic or professional references, including contact information. Your references must be aware of your studies or work in heritage.

3. Proof of student status (if applicable)

The following will be accepted as proof of student status:

• Photocopy of your student ID (the card must display the year of enrollment)
• Email or letter from the registrar
• Copy of online confirmation of registration status (must contain the school’s website address identifying the source of the website)

Please note that letters of acceptance and confirmations of enrollment for previous years will not be accepted as a form of proof of student status.

4. Proof of Canadian citizenship

The following may be submitted as proof of Canadian citizenship:

• Photocopy of your birth certificate from a Canadian province or territory
• Photocopy of your valid Canadian passport
• Photocopy of your certificate of Canadian citizenship

The application period closes 5pm ET, April 25, 2025.

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