Scholarship Opportunities 2025

Apply for a scholarship to attend the Annual Conference in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Conference Scholarships

VAM Scholarships

VAM's scholarships help to fund registration costs for VAM members and students who would otherwise be unable to attend the annual conference. Financial assistance includes 100% coverage of conference registration (does not include evening events, additional tickets or hotel). All awards are made through a competitive process, and are based primarily on demonstrated financial need.

Applicants for this scholarship should fall into one of the following categories:

A current member of VAM
A museum studies student
A new museum professional

If you are interested in applying or have questions about scholarships to attend the conference, contact membership@vamuseums.org