WiCyS 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS

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See below for equity & advancement, faculty, student and Veteran scholarships to help support your attendance at WiCyS 2024.

All WiCyS 2024 scholarship applications are now closed.

 

All scholarships for the in-person conference have been allocated.

 Notifications of scholarship status have been sent.

Stay tuned for virtual conference details!

Conference Dates: April 11-13, 2024

Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.

Applications Opened: September 11, 2023

Applications Closed: November 6, 2023; midnight PST

Notification of Status: December 18, 2023

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Student Scholarships

Students MUST apply for a WiCyS scholarship to attend the conference (there is no general conference registration for students) and have a current WiCyS student membership to apply.

The Student Scholarship awards reduced rate registration (includes all activities and meals) and two nights of complimentary shared lodging—April 11 and 12. Students receiving the scholarship will pay a minimal $40 registration processing fee instead of the conference registration cost of $450.

Students have the option to apply to be selected as a student volunteer. Students selected to volunteer are eligible for (not guaranteed) a $500 travel stipend (if local $100 instead of $500) provided they complete the volunteer hours, required paperwork and attend the Travel Stipend Verification event on Saturday, April 13 between 2 pm and 2:30 pm.

Student Research Posters submissions close January 1, 2024. Posters provide opportunities for students to present their work for the audience at WiCyS 2024 in poster format. Learn more and submit HERE.

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Faculty Scholarships

Faculty must be a WiCyS Student Chapter Advisor or a WiCyS Faculty Member that has not attended WiCyS in the past.

Faculty Members can apply for a Faculty Scholarship which includes a discounted conference registration fee instead of the conference registration cost of $450 and two nights of complimentary shared lodging – April 11 and 12.

Applicants have the option to apply to be selected as a volunteer. Selected volunteers are eligible for (not guaranteed) a $500 travel stipend (if local $100 instead of $500) provided they complete the volunteer hours, complete required paperwork, and attend the Travel Stipend Verification event on Saturday, April 13 between 2 pm and 2:30 pm.

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Equity & Advancement Scholarships

For all WiCyS members in need of financial aid or part of an underrepresented group.

This scholarship exists to embrace and empower underrepresented populations by providing equitable accessibility to the WiCyS 2024 conference. For example, the scholarship encompasses individuals that are neurodiverse, LGBTQ+, mobility disadvantaged, hearing impaired, vision impaired, a military spouse, black, LatinX/Hispanic, Indigenous, and Native American.

The Equity and Advancement Scholarship includes a discounted conference registration fee instead of the conference registration cost of $450 and two nights of complimentary shared lodging – April 11 and 12.

Applicants have the option to apply to be selected as a volunteer. Selected volunteers are eligible for (not guaranteed) a $500 travel stipend (if local $100 instead of $500) provided they complete the volunteer hours, complete required paperwork, and attend the Travel Stipend Verification event on Saturday, April 13th between 2 pm and 2:30 pm.

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MILITARY Scholarships

For WiCyS members who are US Veterans.

Veteran members can apply for a Veteran Scholarship which includes a discounted conference registration fee instead of the conference registration cost of $450 and two nights of complimentary shared lodging – April 11 and 12.

Applicants have the option to apply to be selected as a volunteer. Selected volunteers are eligible for (not guaranteed) a $500 travel stipend (if local $100 instead of $500) provided they complete the volunteer hours, complete required paperwork, and attend the Travel Stipend Verification event on Saturday, April 13th between 2 pm and 2:30 pm.