Two Margaret T. G. Burroughs and Charles H. Wright Fellowships are awarded: one award goes to a senior-level undergraduate or graduate student, and a second award is awarded to a first-year museum professional. Fellowship recipients receive:

  • Full Conference Registration
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Travel to the Conference (New Addition – domestic travel)
  • Two-Year Membership (New Addition – In previous years, the fellows received one year of membership)
  • Acknowledgement in the program booklet
  • Certificate acknowledging selection as fellows (New Addition)
  • Applicants must outline their contributions to the African American and/or African diaspora museum field.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2026 (11:59 pm CST)

READ MORE ABOUT MARGARET T.G. BURROUGHS AND CHARLES H. WRIGHT HERE.

APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENT AAAM MEMBERS.