F. Gerald Ham and Elsie Ham Scholarship
The F. Gerald Ham and Elsie Ham Scholarship recognizes and supports top graduate students in U.S. archival studies, fostering future leaders and excellence in the archives profession.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 28, 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000 scholarship plus complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting; funds paid to recipient's academic institution.
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate students in archival studies at U.S. institutions, recognizing academic excellence and potential to advance the archives profession.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed at least 3 credit hours of core archival coursework before applying.
Description
The F. Gerald Ham and Elsie Ham Scholarship provides substantial financial support to graduate students enrolled in professional archival studies programs in the United States. Established to recognize academic excellence and faculty-assessed potential for leadership in the archives profession, the scholarship is awarded on a merit basis. In addition to a $10,000 award, recipients receive complimentary registration to the Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting in the award year. The scholarship aims to encourage excellence and future leadership within the archival field.
