Conference Scholarships
The AUCD Conference Scholarship for the 2021 Virtual Conference will provide a free registration to attend all three days of the virtual event. This includes access to the conference content on the virtual conference platform for two months following the close of the conference. The number of scholarships awarded for 2021 year is dependent on available funds.
Details
- Scholarship amount - waived registration fee for the 2021 Virtual Conference.
- AUCD will register scholarship recipients.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to pay any other costs they might incur on their end associated with attending the virtual conference.
Scholarship Eligibility
- Self-advocates
- Family members
- Early career professionals (5 years or less experience in the network)
- Note this scholarship opportunity is not open to current trainees
Scholarship Criteria
- Demonstrated leadership involvement in a program, activity or other initiative in your community, Center or other organization.
- Demonstration of how the AUCD network is benefitting from your leadership work.
- Noted professional goals for the next 3-5 years.
- Demonstration of what makes you unique as an emerging leader.
Expectations During the Virtual Conference
- Use social media during the Conference to relay your experience (if you use social media, if not it's ok).
- Submit a photo and bio for AUCD to use on the Conference Scholarship Fund page of the AUCD website as well as in other announcements or publications about selected recipients and the Fund.
Application Process & Required Materials
Interested applicants should complete this form in full along with the required documents below no later than October 15 at 11:59 ET.
- A brief resume or curriculum vitae: a short listing of your academic or work history and accomplishments.
- A letter of recommendation from your Center Director (additional letters of support can be submitted but are not required).
Questions
If you have questions about the AUCD Conference Scholarships, contact Anna Costalas at [email protected]. Scholarship recipients will be notified in late October.
