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The grant program was originally launched on 18 March 2020 at the behest of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Minister of Conservation]] as the "Westarctica Conservation Scholarship." This annual grant of $500 was awarded each year for four years. In 2024, a suitable candidate could not be found and the grant was not awarded.
The grant program was originally launched on 18 March 2020 at the behest of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Minister of Conservation]] as the "Westarctica Conservation Scholarship." This annual grant of $500 was awarded each year for four years. In 2024, a suitable candidate could not be found and the grant was not awarded.


In December 2024, James Patrick Howard, the Count of [[Krigsvold Nunataks|Krigsvold]] pledged $1,000 to increase the annual award amount and slightly refine the grant requirements. The scholarship was subsequently re-named the Count of Krigsvold Fellowship in honor of His Lordship's funding pledge.
In December 2024, James Patrick Howard, the [[Count of Krigsvold]] pledged $1,000 to increase the annual award amount and slightly refine the grant requirements. The scholarship was subsequently re-named the Count of Krigsvold Fellowship in honor of His Lordship's funding pledge.


2025 was the first year the new Fellowship was awarded.
2025 was the first year the new Fellowship was awarded.