William J. Murtagh Scholarship for Graduate Historic Preservation Studies Grant

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Maine Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Education History Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

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…
Applicants may be from anywhere in the United States.
Scholarships may be renewable at the discretion of the committee.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

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.

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

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.

What Maine Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 1,161
Total given: $57.61M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,030–$2.49M

By dollars: Maine 65%, Massachusetts 7%, California 5%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME; Augusta, ME; Lewiston, ME.
<1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.