Tue, February 17, 2026

Student and Emerging Professional Awards

Alaska Historical Society Annual Meeting and Conference,
New Directions in Alaska History
Homer & Virtual, October 7-10, 2026

The Alaska Historical Society awards two scholarships to attend its annual conference. They are for post-secondary students researching an Alaska history topic or for an emerging professional in a related field. Awards consist of travel expenses and a conference registration package.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a member of the Alaska Historical Society at the time of applying.
Student applicants must be a graduate or undergraduate student in Fall 2026 with a course of study related to Alaska history.
Emerging professional applicants must be engaged in Alaska history or cultural work, and have been so employed fewer than five years.
Applicants are to attend the meeting in its entirety and make a presentation.
Information about the meeting and the call for papers can be found at www.alaskahistoricalsociety.org/

Application process: An applicant must submit: 1) letter with a statement of eligibility and an explanation of how attending the meeting will enhance your academic or professional development, 2) title and abstract of proposed presentation, and 3) a résumé. Applicants will be judged on the applicant’s achievement in Alaska history relative to current status and the likely benefit of the meeting to the applicant.

The application deadline is May 31. Applications should be submitted to members@alaskahistoricalsociety.org or via mail to: AHS Awards, P.O. Box 100299, Anchorage, AK 99510.