Clone of Todd Happer Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Eligible individuals must be a current or emerging leader in any department at an ASTC-member science center or museum (open or in development) within the United States that meets one or more of the following criteria:

Science Center and Museum member in good standing, with an annual operating revenue of less than $500,000*
Science Center and Museum member in good standing, located in a rural/non-metropolitan area**
Allied member in good standing, that is a new emerging science center or museum not yet open to the public

*Annual operating income includes all earned revenue including gross revenue from all museum operations, all private and public (government) support, all restricted and unrestricted grants, and all interest and endowment income.
**Rural/Non-metropolitan areas referred to in this application are determined using the USDA 2013 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) official metro and nonmetro categories. View the list of eligible rural/non-metropolitan areas.

This fund will provide registration as well as a stipend for travel, lodging, and per diem to staff members at ASTC-member institutions who do not otherwise have the funds to attend the ASTC Annual Conference.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Email

Where the confirmation will be send to

Please upload a copy of your CV or resume.

Have you attended any other professional conferences in the past three years, either virtually or in person?

If yes, please name them.

Are you currently involved with ASTC in any other ways?

If yes, please describe your involvement.

We understand that your daily duties may vary, but could you please share in 3-5 sentences what your typical responsibilities are and how your work contributes to your organization’s mission?

How will attending this conference advance your professional goals?

Can you share a particular experience, moment, or individual that sparked your interest in informal science or museum work? How did this experience influence your path, and how has it shaped your personal or professional growth within the field?

The theme of ASTC 2026 is “Forward,” encouraging all of us to learn and share with an eye toward the future. What specific insights or skills are you hoping to gain from attending this conference, and how do you plan to share them with your organization and community?

If awarded the fellowship, one of conditions for receiving funds will be to contribute a piece to our digital magazine, Dimensions. This could include written content (articles, stories, or creative writing), photographs, video, illustrations, other media/formats. Please indicate that you understand this requirement.

We encourage fellowship recipients to serve as a contact for future awardees. This would involve a brief 30-minute call and ongoing email communication to share your experience and advice. Would you be willing to participate in this way?

Is your organization an ASTC member?

Organization Name

Please indicate what is your major are of study

If Other, please share your organization's name.

Please select which category/categories applies to your organization.

Todd Happer Memorial Scholarship

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