About the Scholarship
Thank you for your interest in applying for a conference scholarship.
We are no longer accepting scholarship applications for NAPO2013. Deadline for NAPO2013 applications was August 31, 2012.
The deadline for applications is the last Friday in August of the year prior to the conference. Incomplete applications or applications postmarked after the deadline will not be considered. (Sorry, no exceptions).
All scholarship applicants must:
- Be a current NAPO Industry Member for a minimum of 12 consecutive months by the date the application is submitted.
- Demonstrate circumstances (financial or otherwise) that would make it difficult to pay for conference registration.
- Understand that the scholarship provides only complimentary full-conference registration to the recipient. All transportation, hotel, food and other travel expenses must be paid by the recipient. Scholarship awards are not transferable and can only be used for the Conference for which it was awarded.
- Demonstrate a commitment to advancing NAPO and/or the professional organizing industry on the local or national level.
- Complete an online application, and submit all required documents by the stated deadline. Agree to a personal interview with the Awards selection committee via telephone if requested.
- A completed online application
- The submission of three (3) letters of recommendation from clients, professional colleagues or other persons with significant knowledge of applicant's professional expertise and commitment.
- The submission of a personal essay of 400 words or less expressing why she/he is a deserving candidate, has financial need and should be considered for this year's scholarship.
The NAPO Awards Committee will review all scholarship applications and will make all decisions regarding recipient selection. All Committee decisions are final. Applicants who are not chosen to receive a scholarship award may reapply for the next year. All applicants will be notified of the Award Committee's decision by the last Friday in October of the year prior to the conference.
Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., letters of recommendation, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
After applying online, please submit your required documentation electronically to Scholarship@NAPO.net, or to NAPO via US mail or overnight service to:
National Association of Professional Organizers
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Attention: Barry Izsak/Glorya Schklair Conference Scholarship Fund
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