Theodore Prudon Fund for Preservation Education

The Theodore Prudon Fund for Preservation Education is a Docomomo US initiative, established to recognize advancement in the field through the contributions of the organization’s founding president. The fund supports educational initiatives at Docomomo US and supports preservation students in their pursuits.

Application Window Now Open for the Theodore Prudon Fund for Preservation Education 2026 Grant Cycle

Docomomo US is pleased to announce student scholarship applications are officially open for the Theodore Prudon Fund for Preservation Education Grant Program.

These academic scholarships are exclusively available to graduate students in the field of historic preservation and are designed to assist with educational expenses. One (1) scholarship of $3,000 is awarded annually. The recipient also receives a one-year Docomomo US student membership and complimentary registration for the Docomomo US National Symposium.

Eligibility 
 

Docomomo US values diversity and believes that a range of perspectives enriches the outcome. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and actively encourage those from historically underrepresented communities.

Scholarships are available to students currently living in the United States who:  

• Are pursuing a graduate degree in historic preservation or heritage conservation in an accredited program in the United States.  
• Have already completed one full semester or term of coursework. 
• Are a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States. 

Application Materials 

All application materials must be submitted in PDF format by June 1, 2026, and include: 
 

• A completed application form. 
• A personal essay (no more than 500 words) describing the following:
  • How you intend to use the grant funds. Docomomo US encourages the use of the funds for tuition support but understands that there are many ways that grant funding can be used to support educational pursuits. Specificity regarding the use of the funds and a demonstration of need is highly encouraged.  
  • Your interest in the preservation of buildings, design, landscapes, and or neighborhoods of the modern movement, and a description of how reciving the grant funding  helps you advance your career goals.
• One (1) copy of your school transcript. 
• One (1) letter of recommendation from someone qualified to assess your academic work. The letter must be emailed directly from your reference (not the applicant) to Docomomo US at info@docomomo-us.org with the subject line: “[Name of the Student] Recommendation Letter.”
• One (1) copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, including a brief narrative bio.

Review Process and Notification 

Application review and deliberation takes place summer 2026. Decision via email to the grant recipient and all scholarship applicants occurs in late summer 2026, with funds disbursed in fall 2026.

Thank You to the Founding Donors