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

February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

One scholarship of $10,000; includes complimentary SAA Annual Meeting registration and possible travel support.

Supports minority graduate students in archival science to foster diversity and professional excellence in American archives.

--- ## Description The Josephine Forman Scholarship provides financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science. The goal is to encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers as archivists and to promote greater diversity within the profession. The scholarship is named after Josephine Forman, a notable archivist and author, and is administered by the Society of American Archivists in cooperation with the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church. The award recognizes applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic and personal potential and a commitment to advancing diversity in archival science. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected; annual full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One scholarship of $10,000 awarded annually. - Includes complimentary registration to the SAA Annual Meeting in the award year. - Awardees may also receive funding to attend the annual meeting of the General Commission on Archives and History and/or the Quadrennial Historical Convocation. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. - Be of American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander descent. - Be currently enrolled in, or have applied to, a graduate or multi-course program in archival administration for the next academic year. - The program must offer at least three courses in archival science or be listed in the current [SAA Directory of Archival Education](https://www2.archivists.org/dae). - Applicants must provide proof of the three-course standard (e.g., course descriptions). - Have completed no more than half of the credit requirements toward the degree or program at the time of the award (i.e., June 1). - Be enrolled and begin school no later than September 1 (or the fall semester/quarter immediately following the award). - Full-time or part-time students are eligible. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials by the anticipated deadline: - Cover letter stating interest in the scholarship and an essay (max 500 words) describing their interest in the archives profession and plans to advance diversity in the field. - Resume, including relevant archival experience. - Official transcripts from all higher education coursework. - Two letters of recommendation from teachers/professors or professional archivists. - References must upload their letters by the application deadline. The scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's academic program. Recipients must submit a 500-word report to the GCAH and SAA Council upon completion of their second semester. [Preview or apply via the online application portal.](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45802-Society-Of-American-Archivists) --- ## Additional Information - If the award exceeds tuition for one semester, the balance may be carried over to the next semester. - If the recipient drops out of the program, unused funds must be returned. - If the recipient’s tuition is paid in full by another scholarship or award, the recipient must decline the Forman Scholarship. - Awardees may be invited to attend special meetings and events with travel support. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (Society of American Archivists)](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-forman) - [SAA Directory of Archival Education](https://www2.archivists.org/dae) - [Application Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45802-Society-Of-American-Archivists) - [General Commission on Archives and History (GCAH)](https://gcah.org/grants_awards/josephine-forman-scholarship/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [SAA Contact Page](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) | | Phone | (312) 606-0722 | ---

Josephine Forman Scholarship

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