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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 | 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. |