Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries for Cultural Resource Management Students

Each term the Division of Continuing Studies offers bursaries totalling $1,000 to assist learners in furthering their education. Bursaries are awarded to learners who can display evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and who can demonstrate financial need. Learn more about the Continuing Studies bursary.

About

Continuing Studies at UVic offers the Kalman Award for International Heritage Studies to full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students looking to participate in a heritage studies learning activity abroad. Applicants must be enrolled in the Diploma in Cultural Resource Management, a Professional Specialization Certificate (PSC) in Collections Management or Visitor and Community Engagement, or another degree program at the University of Victoria. The Kalman Award supports travel and other expenses for activities in which students can expand their learning experiences, professional networks, and contribute to an enhanced understanding and appreciation of the heritage field in Canada. The current value of the Kalman Award is a approximately $1,500.

Funded learning experiences include:

• Attendance at heritage-related courses, seminars, workshops and conferences in locations outside Canada or the student's country of residence, whether offered by the University of Victoria or by other institutions.
• An internship with an international government entity or with a heritage firm or professional (Canadian or international) working outside Canada.
• Self-directed study (ie AHVS 491A) in heritage conservation in a location outside Canada or the student's country of residence.

Criteria

Applications will be assessed by how well the proposed activity will complement the student's academic program and/or career goals.

• Academic excellence - preference will be given to applicants who have excellent student records.
• Opportunity for broadened perspectives - preference will be given to applicants whose proposed activity provides an experience much different (culturally, politically, geographically) than they can have where they live or were raised.
• Impact of the award - proposed activity demonstrates the intention to make a contribution (tangible or intangible) to a deepened understanding or appreciation of the heritage field. 

In addition, the applicant must not have received a Kalman Award in the previous 24 months.

How to apply

Applications are due November 15, annually. If you would like to apply for a Kalman Award for International Heritage Studies, please download and fill out the application form (PDF) and email it to Marie-Claire Findlay-Brook, Program Coordinator.