[Society of American Archivists](https://www2.archivists.org)

February 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)

Up to two awards per cycle; each covers full SAA Annual Meeting registration, hotel and travel expenses, plus one-year SAA membership.

Recognizes and supports graduate students of color pursuing archival careers and encourages active participation in the Society of American Archivists.

--- ## Description The Harold T. Pinkett Student of Color Award is designed to recognize and encourage graduate students of color who aspire to become professional archivists and active members of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). Established in 1993, the award aims to increase diversity in the archival profession by supporting the participation of students of color at the SAA Annual Meeting and fostering continued engagement with the organization. The award honors Harold T. Pinkett, a pioneering African American archivist. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated, full application submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to two awards may be given each cycle. - Each award includes: - Full complimentary registration for the SAA Annual Meeting - Covered expenses for hotel and travel to attend the meeting - Complimentary one-year membership in SAA --- ## Eligibility - Open to graduate students of color (including those of African, Asian, Latinx, Middle Eastern/North African, or Native American descent). - Preference is given to full-time students enrolled in a graduate program focusing on archival management during the academic year preceding the award. - Selection is based on: - Personal statement/essay (evaluated for clarity, professional goals, benefits of attending the SAA Annual Meeting, and commitment to working with or documenting communities of color) - Current CV or résumé --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed application, including: - Personal statement/essay (no more than 500 words) - CV or résumé - Applications are evaluated by the SAA Awards Committee's Travel Awards and Student Scholarships Subcommittee. - Application portal: [Apply online](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/55081-Society-Of-American-Archivists) --- ## Additional Information - The award is sponsored by SAA's Archivists and Archives of Color Section and funded by the SAA Foundation. - Up to two recipients are selected annually. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Governance Manual](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-pinkett) - [Application Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/55081-Society-Of-American-Archivists) - [Society of American Archivists Home](https://www2.archivists.org) - [Archivists and Archives of Color Section](https://www2.archivists.org/groups/archivists-and-archives-of-color-section) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | SAA Headquarters | 17 North State Street, Suite 1425, Chicago, IL 60602-4061 | | Phone | (312) 606-0722 | | Contact Form | [Contact SAA](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) | | Staff Directory | [SAA Staff Directory](https://www2.archivists.org/staffdirectory) |

Harold T. Pinkett Student of Color Award

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