RBS faculty member, alumna, and longtime friend Cathleen A. Baker sponsors a full-tuition scholarship for an applicant who self-identifies as a full-time independent scholar or researcher to attend one in-person RBS course.
About Cathy
Cathleen A. Baker
Cathleen A. Baker is a retired paper and book conservator with more than 50 years of experience. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including By His Own …
Application Process
Applications will be accepted directly by RBS. To apply, please submit an RBS scholarship application by the 1 November deadline.
To begin the application process, please log into your myRBS account (or create a new myRBS account). On the home screen, scroll to “Scholarships and Fellowship Applications” and select the “click here” link.
Participation in the scholarship program implies acceptance of the scholarship/fellowship Terms and Conditions. If you have questions about the scholarship application process, please email rbs_scholarships@virginia.edu.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in January or February. Scholarship recipients must claim their award within two years (e.g., scholarships awarded in January 2026 must be claimed by 31 December 2027).
Baker Scholarship Awardees
2026 — Jessica Moore
2025 — Jacqueline Martin