The Creating Community Scholarship is a donor-funded initiative created to reduce financial barriers to attending the AASECT Annual Conference.

One (1) Scholarship Available to Cover:
  • Full conference registration (Pre-conference workshops not included).
  • Accommodation for 3 nights at the conference hotel.
Eligibility:

Graduate students and emerging sexuality professionals who are active AASECT members and can demonstrate financial need in one or more of the following situations:
  • Facing financial challenges in attending AASECT’s Annual Conference.
  • Residing in an area with limited or no access to support for sexuality educators, counselors, or therapists.
  • Residing in an area with limited to no representation of racial, ethnic, or diverse sexuality educators, counselors, or therapists.
  • Applicants must hold a prerequisite degree (minimum Bachelor’s level) relevant to careers in the field of human sexuality, sexuality education, sexuality counseling, sex therapy, sex research, sexology or sexual health.

Application Materials:

An essay demonstrating the need for scholarship based on the criteria above. Please include mention of your commitment to pursuing a career in the field of human sexuality, sexuality education, sexuality counseling, sex therapy, sex research or sexual health, and how this scholarship award would help accomplish your personal career goals.

(Optional): Two letters of recommendation documenting one’s commitment to the field of human sexuality, sexuality education, sexuality counseling, sex therapy, sex research or sexual health. *If you are unable to get the letters, you will still be considered for the scholarship.

If you have any questions, please contact: conference@aasect.org

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* 1. First name

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* 2. Last name(s)

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* 3. Email address

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* 4. Phone number

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* 5. Please copy/paste in the text box OR upload a one-page essay demonstrating the need for a scholarship based on the criteria above. (Word count: 500)

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* 6. Please upload your one-page essay here. (Word count: 500)

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* 7. Optional: Attach your 1st Letter of Recommendation

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* 8. Optional: Attach your 2nd Letter of Recommendation

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