Avril Weisman Annual Convention Staff and Board Member Scholarship Overview
Thank you in advance for taking time to apply for or nominate a Community Action practitioner and/or board member for an NCAP Avril Weisman Annual Convention Scholarship.
The Avril Weisman Annual Convention Scholarship honors Avril Weisman, a longtime employee of NCAP. For more than 28 years, Avril dedicated herself to building the capacity of Community Action Agencies. For many years, Avril's primary responsibility was the coordination and implementation of the NCAP Annual Convention. The Annual Convention brings together over 1,000 Community Action leaders and volunteers from across the country for several days of learning, networking, and sharing best practices. These scholarships reflect Avril's passion for Community Action as well as her dedication to ongoing learning, professional enrichment, and the Community Action brand.
Two scholarships will be awarded. A scholarship will be given to a Community Action Agency or State Community Action Agency Association staff member and a Community Action board member each year. Please note, Executive Directors and Senior Management Team leaders are not eligible for the scholarship.
To apply or nominate an individual, a narrative demonstrating how the applicant meets the scholarship criteria, summary of any (non-required) training attended while employed or serving on the board, and a letter of support from an executive director or supervisor are required. Confirmation of permission and ability to travel to attend the full convention must also be provided. Nominations remain active for three (3) years from the date of submission.
Winners of the Avril Weisman Annual Convention Scholarship will receive complimentary registration for the awardee (includes any pre-convention activities) and complimentary travel to/from Annual Convention (including transportation, lodging, and per diem) for the winner. Winners also will be recognized during the Annual Convention.
