2025 AAM Annual Meeting Scholarship
AAM 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This professional development opportunity provides financial support for museum professionals and US-based students to attend the AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. The program is designed to nurture greater inclusivity—for the benefit of museums, museum professionals, and the diverse audiences they serve—by supporting the professional development of individuals from underrepresented groups.
Learn more about eligibility criteria and apply.
Application deadline: January 17, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
This year, scholarship applications are open only for first-time AAM Annual Meeting attendees. Applications are encouraged from individuals (members or non-members) at various stages of their careers who would not otherwise be able to afford the cost of attendance. The program is designed to nurture inclusive and equitable best practices by providing an opportunity to attend the AAM Annual Meeting for those who have never attended previously.
Preference may be given to applicants who:
• Are emerging museum professionals (within 10 years of starting your museum career)
• Are leaders of small institutions with 10 or fewer staff
If you are selected to receive an AAM Annual Meeting Scholarship, you will receive:
• Complimentary registration to AAM 2025 (up to $995 value)
• One year of AAM Individual Professional membership (up to $90 value)*
• Tickets to select networking events at AAM 2025
• Travel and lodging stipend to help offset the cost of attendance**
* Current AAM Individual Professional Members will receive a one-year complimentary renewal on their current membership
** The stipend is intended to help offset the cost of travel; depending on your location the stipend may not cover your entire cost of attendance.
AAM 2025 Scholarship Recipients will be required to:
• Participate in pre-conference calls
• Attend each day of the Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Los Angeles May 6-9, 2025
• Participate in educational and networking activities at AAM 2025
• Submit a post-conference survey (to take no longer than 30 minutes to complete)
Scholarship recipients are expected to follow any AAM 2025 guidelines provided by AAM before and throughout the conference.
HOW TO APPLY
The application period is open through January 17, 2025. Applicants will be notified of all decisions on, or before, March 7.
To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit the following information with your application:
A single essay (no longer than 500 words) addressing the following questions:
• How has your work/experiences shaped your interest in the conference theme of Museums & Trust?
• How will your participation at the conference contribute to your professional growth?
• How will you plan to share knowledge from the conference in your work or academic studies?
Your resume/curriculum vitae (2 page limit)
Questions? We’re happy to help! Contact Brianne Roth at broth[at]aam-us.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
The 2025 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo Scholarship Program is generously supported by
The American Alliance of Museums’ mission is to champion equitable and impactful museums by connecting people, fostering learning and community, and nurturing museum excellence.
