The World History Association recognizes economic hardship for some in our community by offering a limited number of partial or full registration waivers each year for those in economic need.  Eligibility includes demonstrated financial need and acceptance by the Conference Program Committee of an individual paper, whether or not part of an organized panel, or a poster for the poster session.  To qualify, applicants also must be current members of the WHA and have not received waivers in the past.  All possible attempts at securing other funding should be made prior to applying for the waiver.

The WHA has a limited number of fee waivers to offer and will award them on a competitive basis.  Priority is given to graduate students and conferees residing outside of North America who do not have travel funding from their home institutions.  Waivers are awarded by a selection committee appointed by the WHA President.

Please note that the fee waiver, if granted, does not apply to other costs associated with the conference, including additional meals, transportation, and accommodation.

The application deadline is 1 April of the conference year.