March 2, 2026
16 students received AIA Field School Scholarships in 2025. Made possible through the Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarships and the newly established American School of Prehistoric Research Scholarships and Laura Obolensky Scholarships, these awards support emerging archaeologists as they gain hands-on experience at sites across the globe. Stay tuned as we highlight their stories and share updates from the field!
Audrey Urbach (Northeastern University)
Field School location: Old Town Nessebar, Bulgaria
Scholarship: Obolensky Field School Scholarship
Advice for future scholarship winners going on their first digs?
Try everything twice, don’t forget to kick back and relax sometimes, and definitely put on your sunscreen…
