# Keepers Preservation Education Fund

> Amount varies from Maine Community Foundation. Rolling deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/keepers-preservation-education-fund
- Provider: Maine Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Rolling deadline
- Official page: https://www.mainecf.org/find-a-scholarship/available-scholarships/keepers-preservation-education-fund/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

This program provides financial assistance to aspiring and active preservation professionals across the United States. It is designed to help recipients expand their professional knowledge, share expertise, or advance their career potential in subjects related to historic preservation. Eligible candidates include undergraduate and graduate students majoring in historic preservation or allied disciplines, such as history, archaeology, architecture, and planning. Additionally, practicing professionals, paid staff, and volunteers at preservation organizations may qualify. Funding can be used for a variety of educational and professional purposes, including college tuition, attending professional conferences, purchasing specialized books or media, and traveling for domestic or foreign study. Rather than applying directly, individuals must secure sponsorship from an eligible institution, such as their university or employing organization, which will evaluate their qualifications and submit the request.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Open to students enrolled in historic preservation or allied fields, as well as volunteers, paid staff, or practicing professionals in historic preservation. Applicants must secure a sponsoring institution or organization to apply on their behalf.

## How to apply

Applicants must apply through a sponsoring institution or organization, which screens the candidate and submits the application materials directly to the foundation. Required documents include a resume, a one-page statement explaining the funding need, and a supporting statement from the sponsoring organization.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.