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Are you a graduate student or a new professional looking to expand your horizons? Exciting news awaits you! The ACPA Graduate Student and New Professionals Community of Practice is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of scholarship applications.
These scholarships are tailored to support your participation in enriching professional events without the burden of excessive costs.
Convention Registration Scholarship
- Application Period: Opens August 1, 2024 | Closes September 15, 2024
- What It Covers: This scholarship will pay for your registration at the 2025 ACPA Convention in Long Beach, California, at the Early Bird 2 rate for Graduate Students and New Professionals, which is $239.
- Who Can Apply: You must be a current Masters or Doctoral student, or within the first five years of your professional career, and you should plan to attend the convention scheduled for February 16-19, 2025.
Flat-Rate Scholarship
- Application Period: Opens October 1, 2024 | Closes December 15, 2024
- What It Covers: Receive a stipend to help with other costs associated with the convention, such as hotel, meals, and travel. Details about the reimbursement process will be provided upon acceptance.
- Who Can Apply: Eligibility is the same as the Convention Registration Scholarship—current students or professionals early in their careers, who will attend the 2025 convention.
Membership Scholarship
- Application Period: Opens October 1, 2024 | Closes December 15, 2024
- What It Covers: If financial constraints or other factors prevent you from attending the convention, this scholarship provides a year-long ACPA membership. This membership grants access to valuable resources like ACPA2GO, academic journals, and professional networks focusing on Racial Justice and Decolonization.
- Who Can Apply: Open to those currently enrolled in a graduate program or in the early stages of their professional careers.
How to Apply
Starting August 1, 2024, the application links will be available on their website (https://myacpa.org/gsnp-scholarship-applications-opening-soon/) and across their social media platforms. To ensure a smooth application process, gather your documents early and keep an eye on the deadlines.