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CONGRESO
SCHOLARSHIPS
2026

Next-Gen Student Scholarship

For community advocates and professionals of all ages who are new to heritage conservation to assist with the cost of attending Congreso 2026.
This scholarship provides a $100 travel stipend and a Full Summit Registration ticket. Must be based in Illinois, with an emphasis on the Chicago area, to apply.
Local Leaders y Comunidad
Scholarship
Core Components
Workshops for Action

Grant writing, landmarking, oral history, zoning and planning, legal advocacy, community engagement.
Neighborhood Sessions
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Site-based dialogues, and mobile skill labs across Chicago.
Leadership Tracks

Dedicated spaces for youth, emerging professionals, and community stewards
Storytelling and Collective Memory

Panels, presentations, and collaborative sessions rooted in the 2026 theme.
Healing and Restoration

Grounding cultural practices and wellness spaces for those doing this work every day.
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