OTPA ANNE SIEBERT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
2010 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Purpose
Established in 1986, The Old Towne Preservation Association is a public benefit nonprofit organization, committed to the preservation, protection and enhancement of Old Towne, Orange, California. The one square mile area of Old Towne Orange contains over 1,400 historically significant, pre-1940 structures. In 1997, Old Towne Orange became a National Historic District and was placed in the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2009, OTPA established The Anne Siebert Academic Scholarship program to provide financial assistance opportunities to individuals pursuing degrees/certificates at select educational institutions in the greater Los Angeles area. The scholarship is administered and granted by the Old Towne Preservation Association, and is named in honor of the late Anne Siebert; a prominent local preservation volunteer and advocate. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial assistance opportunities to individuals pursuing degrees/certificates in the field of historic preservation at select educational institutions in the greater Los Angeles area. As a result, the community benefits from individuals whose commitment to our cultural resources will be strengthened, and who ultimately will contribute valuable leadership perspectives in the field of historic preservation.
Award & Deadlines
The Anne Siebert Academic Scholarship is a $2000.00 award granted annually, to assist outstanding students for tuition and academic expenses. One scholarship package per academic year will be awarded.
In order to receive full consideration for this award, applications and all related
information must be received by OTPA no later than March 5, 2010.
Scholarship Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be students in good academic standing, U.S residents and already be engaged in a recognized degree/certificate plan, closely related to the preservation, conservation, or interpretation of historic cultural resources. The scholarship is available to graduate/doctoral students who have completed at least one academic year of study within an eligible academic program. Individuals who are currently engaged and in good standing within a recognized certificate program are also encouraged to apply. Priority is given to students whose education and area of study is related to the built environment.
Applicants must also provide the following documentation for eligibility:
- An official transcript reflecting a minimum 3.0 GPA within the recognized program (or undergraduate work in the case of certificate programs)
- Academic references from two faculty members
Selections will be based partly on financial need, and partly on application materials, undergraduate academic performance, promise shown for future achievement, commitment to working in preservation in Southern California following graduation, and potential to help increase awareness within the preservation movement. Applications will be reviewed through a flexible consideration of all pertinent elements of diversity in light of the particular qualifications of each applicant.
Recognized Institutions/Programs of Study
- University of Southern California (USC)
Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation
Certificate Program in Historic Preservation
Ph.D. candidates with relevant field of research - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP)
Master’s Degrees in Architecture with Concentration in Historic
Preservation - University of California, Riverside (UCR)
PHP Masters of Arts Degree (Program in Public History)
Ph.D. candidates with relevant field of research
Applications may be obtained from OTPA by contacting
the organization directly:
Old Towne Preservation Association
Anne Siebert Academic Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 828
Orange, California 92856
(714) 639-6840
email: info@otpa.org
Or by downloading the printable PDF files below.
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