The National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges (NSPCB) is now accepting applications for the 2016 David W. Wright Scholarship. David W. Wright was the NSPCB president from 1986 until 2013. Mr. Wright strongly advocated the preservation of covered bridges with historic integrity in mind. The scholarship is to encourage students to pursue degrees leading to careers in bridge preservation, repair, and/or restoration. Awards may be offered for up to $1000 each. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate historic preservation program in an accredited institution, such as UMW. Applicants who aren't enrolled in a historic preservation program but can show that they are still interested in historic bridge preservation are also able to apply. All applications must be received in full by April 15, 2016 by mail or an email attachment. Applicants will hear back by May and winners will receive their awards in July. For more information and the … [Read more...]

In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the VAF Board of Directors has renamed the Annual Presenter’s Fellowships the Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships.   Since 1989, the VAF Board of Directors has allocated funding for financial assistance to students and young professionals presenting papers at VAF annual conferences. Awards are intended to offset conference and travel cost for students, and to attract developing scholars to the organization.   Any person presenting a paper at a VAF annual conference who is currently enrolled in a degree-granting program, or who has received a degree within one year of the annual conference and merits financial assistance, is eligible to apply. The Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship is a one-time award not to exceed $500. Previous awardees are not eligible to apply, even if their status has changed. Recipients of Simpson Fellowships are … [Read more...]