Following the announcement last year that the Association of Genealogists & Researchers in Archives (AGRA) had instituted an annual bursary award in memory of Associate Dr John Burt, they have revealed the first bursary under the scheme has been awarded to Associate Dr Sophie Kay (pictured far right). She will use the money towards funding her studies with the IHGS.
A spokesperson for AGRA explains that Dr John Burt (near right) was an Associate of AGRA, based in Scotland. His sudden death last year came as a great shock to all at the Association. His enthusiasm and willingness to help made a huge impact on the organisation and all his colleagues. Well-loved and much respected in both the medical and genealogical communities, AGRA wished to recognise his work in the form of an annual bursary. This £250 award is made to an AGRA Associate progressing to full membership and goes towards the expenses of furthering the recipient’s genealogical education.