The Texas Historical Commission is seeking student applicants for its Preservation Fellows Program, which strives to increase the diversity of professionals working in the field of historic preservation.

The initiative targets undergraduate and graduate students to promote their interest in pursuing fields of study in history, preservation, architecture, landscape architecture, archeology, downtown revitalization and heritage tourism.

Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend for eight weeks of employment under the supervision of the THC.

To access an application and for a complete description of eligibility requirements visit the Web site at www.thc.state.tx.us.

Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2008, and winners will be announced by March 31, 2009.

For more information, contact Toni Turner, the THC's development officer, at (512) 936-2241.