Nomadic Archivists Project (NAP) Scholarship 2026

The Nomadic Archivists Project (NAP) Scholarship 2026 provides financial support for undergraduate or graduate students and independent archivists of African descent. The fund supports attendance at the Society of American Archivists (SAA) conference or an archival project, with up to $1,500 to cover registration, travel, membership, classes/trainings, supplies, and related expenses. The scholarship aims to reduce barriers for early-career archivists to engage with professional communities.

Up to $1,500 to cover eligible expenses related to attendance at the SAA conference or an archival project.

Applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate student or an independent archivist of African descent; committed to being or becoming an archivist; demonstrates a need for the scholarship.

Submit a 500-750 word essay describing interest in pursuing a career in archives or an archival project the fund would support, plus a resume and headshot; applications sent to the specified contact.