About the AABC Anti-Racism Bursary:
Many archivist job postings
require additional training and education beyond an undergraduate
degree, such as a Master of Archival Studies (MAS) or equivalent.
Graduate programs are notoriously expensive, making the archival
profession less accessible to marginalized communities. While the AABC
has traditionally offered educational courses on various topics relevant
to archivists, these too come at significant cost. The purpose of the
bursary is to eliminate the financial barrier for IBPOC who want to join
the archival profession.
Who is eligible:
All candidates who
identify as Indigenous, Black and/or a Person of Colour (IBPOC) are
eligible to apply. Priority will be given to BC residents, but
applications from elsewhere in Canada are also welcome. Both members and
non-members of the AABC are invited to apply.
What is included:
The
Anti-Racism Bursary covers the registration and textbook costs of one
applicant per distance education course offered by the AABC. The bursary
applies to the AABC’s distance education courses, including:
- Introduction to Archival Practice (April 8 - June 17, 2024)
- Managing Archival Photographs (September 9 - November 18, 2024)
- Managing Plans and Drawings (January 6 - March 17, 2025)
How to apply:
To apply, fill out the following form. You will be asked to provide your contact information and answer the following three questions:
1) Do you identify as Indigenous, Black and/or a Person of Colour (IBPOC)?
2) How important is this funding to you and/or your organization?
3) How will the content of this distance education course benefit you and build upon your professional development in the arts, culture, and heritage field?
Applications are assessed for eligibility and completeness, prioritizing BC residents and those who have not previously received the bursary, then selected through a random draw.
Application period:
Applications for the Anti-Racism Bursary will be accepted during the first four weeks of the course registration period. This four week period provides enough time for textbooks to be shipped to and received by the successful candidate prior to the start of the course.
When applicants will be contacted:
All applicants will be informed of the results of their application before the end of the course registration period. Applicants not selected for the bursary are still welcome to register at the regular registration rate.
