Galvin Scholarship Application Now Available

Application deadline Feb 27, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for the Historic Madison, Inc./John & Maureen Galvin Scholarship is now available online at www.historicmadisoninc.com. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2026.

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified high school senior from a high school in Jefferson County, IN, pursuing a degree in historic preservation, architecture, American History, or a related field. Selection will be based on application materials, academic performance, and a demonstrated interest in the related field, such as an internship, volunteer work, and community service. Interested applicants should complete the application at www.historicmadisoninc.com.

Historic Madison, Inc., founded in 1960, is one of Indiana’s oldest and most prestigious historic preservation organizations. John Galvin served as president from 1981 to 2010. Under his leadership, Historic Madison, Inc., through its many programs and accomplishments, supported the preservation and improvement of Madison’s historic district so that it attained status as a National Historic Landmark District, the highest designation a historic district can receive.

The $1000 scholarship award honors Galvin’s community and preservation-related successes while recognizing Maureen Galvin’s support for and encouragement of these worthy accomplishments in the hopes of inspiring future generations of preservationists, architects, and historians.

For further information or questions, contact Historic Madison, Inc. at hmi@historicmadisoninc.com or call (812) 265-2967.