William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies Grant

William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies, offered by the Maine Community Foundation, supports graduate students in historic preservation and related fields. This scholarship covers tuition, travel, and study-related expenses, fostering the growth of preservation professionals in the U.S. Eligible applicants include students from various disciplines, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates. Awards may be renewable, providing ongoing support for dedicated students in this vital area of study.

Overview

Keepers Preservation Education Fund Purpose The Keepers Preservation Education Fund provides financial support to aspiring or established preservation professionals in the United States through two scholarships: the Keepers Preservation Education Award and the William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies. These programs support students who wish to expand their experience in historic preservation-related subjects. Awards 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. William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals eligible for awards include: Students pursuing graduate-level degrees at institutions of higher learning with majors in historic preservation or allied fields, including:archaeologyarchitecturelandscape architecture art history museum studies construction arts and sciences architectural history historyplanning preservation lawbuilding conservationor other historic preservation – related field of study Awards will be paid directly to the recipient’s college and may be used for tuition, room and board, books, materials, fees, and any other items related to the cost of attendance in a graduate degree program. Applicants may be from anywhere in the United States.Scholarships may be renewable at the discretion of the committee.

Ineligibility

Applicants may not be members of the awards committee or the immediate family of a committee member or Dr. Murtagh.