2026 Robert Lemon Heritage Studies Prize

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) is a registered Canadian charity established in 1992. It is dedicated to advancing the appreciation, conservation, and understanding of Vancouver’s historic places and diverse cultural heritage. It provides financial grants, educational programs, and community resources to help residents protect the city's built and cultural legacy. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 24, 2026
• Value$4,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorVancouver Heritage Foundation

Benefits

$4,000

Requirements

Applicants will be required to submit the following documentation:

• Current C.V. with contact details
• Proposal (max 3000 characters) that describes the intended use of the funds, any research projects that will be funded with the prize money, and how the funds will further the student’s knowledge of heritage conservation theory and practices.
• Impact statement (max 3000 characters) that describes the impact of the funds, if conferred on the student.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • One must be from an academic source related to the qualifying program of study.
• Proof of enrollment in a qualifying program of study

Full prize details and required supporting documentation can be found in the Program Guidelines.

Students enrolled in a post-secondary program related to heritage conservation who are working on a research thesis or project related to heritage conservation. Eligible students must be enrolled in full-time studies and must have some connection to Vancouver or the Lower Mainland. 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For More Information, Visit Vancouver Heritage Foundation Webpage