Professional Development Assistance Scholarship

Participation of institutional members at the SCUP regional conferences and events is a high priority for the SCUP North Atlantic region. We recognize the financial hardships experienced by institutions of higher education in the current fiscal environment. In order to provide support to members interested in continuing their professional training and development and to promote participation in regional activities, the SCUP North Atlantic Council has set aside scholarship funds to defray the cost of attending the 2013 conference.

SCUP is offering a scholarship for 2013 program:

• Conference Scholarship - Deadline March 11

Conference Scholarship

Award

Scholarship recipients will receive $500 towards registration, travel, or lodging.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the SCUP North Atlantic Regional Scholarship, applicants should provide the following information:

Required:

• Currently working at (or attending, if a student) a higher education institution
• Demonstrate financial need (one paragraph self-statement)
• Explain desired benefits from attendance (one paragraph)
• Outline the money required for you to be able to attend, such as registration fee, travel, hotel, etc.

Optional: A brief statement of support by the institution, such as a supervisor (one paragraph)

Application Review

The SCUP North Atlantic Regional Council will review applications. Award recipients may elect whether to (1) receive the awards directly or (2) have them paid to their institution.

Application Deadline

11:59 PM EDT, March 11, 2013

Notification of Selection

Applicants will receive notification of their selection by the end of March 2013.