$1,500 Nomadic Archivists Project Scholarship

The NAP Scholarship is awarded annually to students, early‑career, and independent archivists of African descent. It supports participation in the Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting or provides funding for archival projects. The scholarship aims to reduce barriers to entry for new archivists and amplify Black voices in archival spaces.

Benefits

• Up to $1,500 in funding
• Covers registration, travel, membership, classes/trainings, supplies, or personal time
• Can be applied to archival project expenses (e.g., supplies, travel)
• Opportunity to attend SAA conference for networking, workshops, and leadership committees
• Visibility and recognition within the archival community

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, or an independent archivist of African descent
• Must demonstrate commitment to archival practice
• Must show financial need for scholarship support
• 500–750 word essay (career interest or archival project)
• Resume
• Headshot
• Budget (if applying for project funding)
• Applications due March 31, 2026
• In college or university
• Graduate student