The F. Gerald Ham and Elsie Ham Scholarship from the Society of American Archivists supports top graduate students excelling in archival research and studies.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 scholarship plus complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting; paid to recipient's institution.
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate students in archival studies at qualifying U.S. programs, fostering academic achievement and professional potential in the archival field.
The F. Gerald Ham and Elsie Ham Scholarship, endowed by SAA Fellow and past president F. Gerald Ham and his wife Elsie, is offered by the Society of American Archivists (SAA) to support graduate students pursuing professional archival studies. This competitive, merit-based scholarship recognizes academic excellence and potential for significant professional contribution in the archives field. Recipients receive $10,000 (paid to their academic institution) and complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting in the year of the award.