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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Volunteer and Save!
Volunteer for 8 hours at the conference and save $200 on full conference registration! The volunteer task guide (download below) explains the types of work you can expect. Shifts are available throughout the conference week, and no advance preparation is required.
If you're ready, sign up to volunteer now! Once you've signed up for hours, our volunteer committee chairs will contact you with information about registering with the volunteer discount. The volunteer discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
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Scholarships
Each year, NAAEE offers a variety of scholarships to help educators and students attend our annual conference. We are committed to providing as much assistance as we can to keep registration fees from being a barrier to conference attendance.
The scholarship application deadline has passed and applications are closed.
William B. Stapp Student Scholarship
The William B. Stapp Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 to help students attend NAAEE's Annual Conference. The scholarship honors Dr. Bill Stapp (1930–2001), one of the founders of the field of environmental education. Bill was a leader and strong supporter of NAAEE and introduced many of his students to both the association and the annual conference. North American and international attendees are welcome to apply. (These scholarships do not cover travel or lodging.)
Young Professionals Scholarship
NAAEE and the U.S. Forest Service share a goal of increasing representation from new constituencies within the field of environmental education. With funding from the U.S. Forest Service, the Young Professionals Scholarship supports conference participation for ten early-career professionals seeking to launch their careers in the field of EE or to become more established educators and future leaders who are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in EE.
Rising Leader Scholarship
The Rising Leader Scholarship recognizes one or two environmental educators who are attending their second or third NAAEE conference. This scholarship was made possible by a very generous donation from a long-time NAAEE member and supporter who seeks to pass along the kind of early-career support and encouragement that has enabled many individuals to get involved at the national level.
Pennsylvania Academic Scholarship
Each year, NAAEE recognizes one or two students in our host state/territory/province who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential in the field of environmental education.
Details and how to apply for financial aid is listed below.
Financial Aid Application
To help facilitate broad participation in our Annual Conference and Research Symposium, NAAEE offers reduced rates to support those who are unable to attend the event without financial assistance. Our goal is to bring together a wide range of voices and perspectives, enriching our community and the event experience.
Who can apply?
Anyone interested in attending for whom regular rates pose a hardship, both North American and international.
- Applicants must be able to attend the November 2024 Research Symposium and/or Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- If called on, recipients must be willing to volunteer for one two-hour shift during the conference, assisting with such tasks as working at the registration or information desk, acting as a room monitor, or assisting with special events.
What does the financial aid provide?
- Financial aid recipients receive a 35% discount on full registration for the Annual Conference and/or Research Symposium. This cannot be combined with other discounts, such as student or retired rates.
How will recipients receive financial aid?
- The applications received to date will be reviewed on August 30, September 30, and October 24. We will notify applicants of the results within one week after each date.
Please note: Recipients will be asked to write a 250–500 word blog post about their experiences at the Research Symposium and/or Conference on eePRO.