Sponsoring NYG&B Conference and Seminar Participation

The NYG&B is awarding scholarships for people to attend select NYG&B conferences and seminars who would otherwise be unable to participate.

Family history is a fascinating and personal way for everyone to better understand who they are and how our past has shaped us. While genealogy can take time, patience, and perseverance, it should not require significant financial resources for people to trace their ancestors. Whether someone is a budding genealogist or a well-seasoned researcher, the NYG&B believes in removing barriers to pursuing one’s past.

Through this conference scholarship program, the NYG&B will waive the registration fee for accepted applicants to attend and participate in the NYG&B’s New York State Family History Conference and other special seminars and symposiums for navigating family history. We welcome applicants who will use this opportunity to inform and shape their research, build a network of community, and find further inspiration for their family history journey.

The NYG&B is currently accepting applications for and will waive the registration fee for accepted applicants to attend the following:

• 2025 New York State Family History Conference (application deadline is July 20, 2025)

Future select conferences and seminars will be added here on a rolling basis.

Eligibility and Project Guidelines

• Eligible applicants include anyone who is interested in developing their skills to learn more about, better understand, and connect with their family history.
• There is no age restriction/minimum age to apply for the attendance scholarship.
• Eligible applicants do not have to be a past or current member of the NYG&B.
• Eligible applicants do not have to be located in New York State; they can reside anywhere, nationally or internationally.
• Eligible applicants may apply for in-person, virtual, or hybrid attendance at select NYG&B conferences/seminars.
• Eligible applicants must submit a letter of support with their applications. Letters of support can come from anyone the applicant knows (e.g., family member, friend, colleague, teacher, or mentor) and should state why the applicant should receive the scholarship and how it will help them in their family history research and education. See the “How to Apply” section below for how to submit a letter of support as part of the application.
• The conference scholarship only applies to/may be used to cover the cost of registration to a select NYG&B conference or seminar. The NYG&B will not cover/reimburse travel, lodging, food, or other expenses related to attending the conference.
• Applicants may apply for as many designated NYG&B conferences/seminars as they wish. However, they must submit a new application for each select conferences/seminar for consideration.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants must complete and submit an online application. As part of your application, a letter of support is also required. After completing your online application, please email your letter of support (attached as a Word or PDF document) to development@nygbs.org with the subject line “Conference Scholarship Letter of Support.”

Scholarship amounts are based on funding availability.

Note: Applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 days before the conference start date to be considered for participation. Applications received within 45 days of the conference start date will not be considered.

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If you have further questions about the scholarship program, eligibility, how to apply, or something else related, please email development@nygbs.org.