Before applying for a scholarship, please review NATA's scholarship policy below to confirm your eligibility to receive assistance and how much may be awarded.

• Only Regular members in good standing are eligible to apply.
• Priority is given to first-time attendees and those in their first year of congregational service. 
• You may request assistance up to 3 times:
  • First scholarship award may cover full conference registration fees and 4 nights in the conference venue hotel.
  • Second scholarship award may cover full conference registration fees and two nights in the conference venue hotel.
  • Third request scholarship award may cover the conference registration fees, but no lodging expenses.
• All scholarship recipients must cover the cost of travel to/from the event.
• All scholarship recipients will be asked to volunteer for a shift at the information/check-in table at the conference.

UPDATE: Due to the high demand for scholarships, Scholarship applications will be accepted through October 1, 2023. Applications received will be reviewed the first week of October and applicants will be notified of the decision by October 5th. Scholarship recipients will be provided information about event registration and room reservations upon approval. (If you are not approved for a scholarship, you will receive a special code for an extended early-bird discount on your registration fee.)