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2026 AASECT JEDI Conference Scholarship Application

The focus and purpose of the AASECT Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee and Equity Fund Sponsored Scholarships is to increase conference access to underrepresented groups within AASECT.

According to the AASECT membership demographics survey, the most underrepresented populations within AASECT are: Trans, Non-Binary, and/or gender diverse people, those under 24 years old, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), people living with disabilities, Sexuality Educators, and those with annual household incomes of less than $80k.

The JEDI scholarship selection committee has placed an intentional focus on supporting those with multiple intersections of the aforementioned identities.
10 Scholarships are Available to Cover:
  • Full conference registration (Pre-conference workshops not included).
5 Scholarships are Available to Cover:
  • Full conference registration (Pre-conference workshops not included).
  • Accommodation for 3 nights at the conference hotel + $250.00 travel stipend
Eligibility:

Identify as one or more of the following:
  • Trans/Non-Binary/Gender-diverse
  • 24 years old or younger
  • BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) / Person of the Global Majority
  • A person living with a disability
  • A sexuality educator
  • Someone with a household income of less than $80k.
  • Demonstrable involvement in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion within the context of sexuality education, counseling, therapy, or advocacy, or express intentions to engage in such work.
  • Previous volunteering for AASECT is appreciated but not required.
  • Available to AASECT Members and Non-Members

Please complete the following form with accurate information to apply. Your responses will help us assess your eligibility. Recipients will be selected randomly from eligible applications.

If you have any questions, please contact: conference@aasect.org
1.First name(Required.)
2.Last name(s)(Required.)
3.Email address(Required.)
4.Phone number
5.Please briefly describe your identity and/or experience as one or more of the following: a person who is Trans/Non-Binary/Gender diverse, 24 years old or younger, BIPOC, a person living with a disability, a sexuality educator, and/or someone with a household income of less than $80k. (Word count: 200)(Required.)
6.Please describe your interest in attending the 2026 Conference. (Word count: 200)(Required.)
7.Please describe work in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion as it relates to sexuality education, counseling, therapy, or advocacy (or the work you plan to do). (Word count: 200)(Required.)
8.Please describe any volunteering you’ve done for AASECT (volunteering for AASECT is not a requirement to apply). (Word count: 200)(Required.)
9.Please select the type of support that you are requesting.(Required.)