Harold T. Pinkett Student of Color Award
Forecasted
The Harold T. Pinkett Student of Color Award from the Society of American Archivists supports outstanding graduate students of color pursuing archival research and professional development.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers full registration, hotel, travel to SAA Annual Meeting, and one-year SAA membership; up to two awards per cycle
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students of color pursuing careers in archival management through funding to attend the SAA Annual Meeting.
Description
The Harold T. Pinkett Student of Color Award, presented by the Society of American Archivists, honors graduate students of color who demonstrate scholastic excellence and a commitment to the archival profession. Established to promote diversity and inclusion within the archival community, this award supports the attendance of recipients at the SAA Annual Meeting and encourages their active participation in the organization. Up to two students are selected each year based on their academic achievements, commitment to archival work, and engagement with communities of color.
