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Grants and Scholarships

A listing of NACAC and WACAC grant and scholarship opportunities.

In keeping with WACAC’S primary mission to support the efforts of high school and college admission counselors in their work with students, we provide scholarship and grant money to ensure all professionals can participate in professional development opportunities. Particular emphasis is placed on assistance that reaches across ethnic, economic and regionally unsupported areas.

Annual Spring Conference Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships to attend the WACAC Annual Conference are available to encourage new membership and to invite young professionals and community college counselors to preview our profession. Each scholarship will include conference fees and on-site accommodations (double occupancy) to graduating college seniors, graduate students, high school counselors, independent counselors, and community college counselors. Contact Edgar Montes, Scholarship Chair for the Annual Conference at emontes@hightechhigh.org for more information.

2008 WACAC Conference Scholarship Application

2008 WACAC Conference Scholarship Application

Government Relations Conference Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for WACAC members to the 2008 NACAC Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., during which members will lobby our state elected officials for educational concerns. More information about the conference and scholarships can be found here.

DEA Offers Scholarships for the 2008 NACAC Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) Workshop


The Diversity, Equity and Access (DEA) committee is excited to offer three (3) scholarships for western members to attend the 2008 NACAC GWI Workshop to be held July 22 – July 24, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN. GWI is a workshop geared towards college admission professionals with 2-6 years of experience and who assist students from diverse ethnic and social economic backgrounds. The scholarship will cover registration, travel expenses and lodging only (double occupancy). If you wish to be considered for the scholarship please complete the Nomination Form and Supervisor Letter of Support no later than March 14, 2008.

2007 GWI Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for the 2008 GWI Scholarship. For more information please contact Marlena Norman, DEA Chair at mnorman@loretto.net.

2008 Nomination Form

2008_WACAC_Supervisor_letter_of_support.pdf

More information about DEA Committee

National College Fair Scholarships

Colleges wishing to participate in national college fairs but do not have the resources to pay for a booth can be considered for full scholarships for registration fees. Visit www.nacac.com/fairs.html for further information.

Presidents’ Council Grants

NACAC provides funds to WACAC to support professional development participation, membership, and new initiatives. The five eligibility categories are:

  • Middle or secondary school counselors from rural and urban public schools.
  • Admission professionals from 2-year institutions.
  • Admission professionals with less than four years experience.
  • Representatives from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving institutions, or Native American institutions.
  • Other education/counseling professionals, such as TRIO programs, Gear Up and representatives from non-profit groups.

Grant amounts range from $500 to $2,000 and may be used for:

  • membership dues for NACAC or WACAC;
  • registration fees for professional development programming sponsored by NACAC or WACAC;
  • travel, lodging, and related expenses to participate in professional development programming or annual conferences sponsored by NACAC or WACAC;
  • innovative projects/programs involving professionals within the listed categories and linked to professional development activities.

Grant applications are received twice each year—February 1 and June 1. Grant applications are available at www.nacac.com/s&r_pcg.html.

NACAC Miatpa Scholarships

Grants in the amount of $1,500 are awarded for special projects designed to serve diverse populations. For more complete information, visit www.nacac.com/research_miatpa.html.

The Diversity, Equity and Access Committee Will Award Three $1,500 Grants and One $2,000 Grant to WACAC Members. YOU Should Apply!

The Diversity, Equity and Access (DEA) Committee values your dedication to promoting equality and access among students in our region. Last year, the DEA Committee awarded four grants to programs that supported the principles of our organization and prepared students for a bright future! Marlena Norman, Chairperson for Diversity, Equity and Access (DEA) and the DEA Grant Review Committee are excited to have this funding opportunity available to Western members.

The 2008 DEA grants will be awarded to members who are working with and serving diverse populations. To be considered, members must submit a detailed grant proposal with information about their program and the student community it will be serving. After a thorough review of each grant proposal, the DEA Grant Review Committee will select the 2008 grant recipients. If selected, award recipients will receive funding to support their program needs. In addition, they will be required to present their program while serving as faculty at the 2008 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Pre-Conference Workshop. .

Award Requirements

  • The auther of the grant proposal MUST be a current WACAC member working with and/or serving diverse student populations
  • The population served must be diverse, including, but not limited to socio-economic, religious, lifestyle choice, cultural and ethnic diversity
  • A clear and well written DEA GRANT PROPOSAL must be completed and submitted
  • Members serving on the DEA Grant Review Committee and the 2007 Grant recipients are not eligible to apply for the 2008 DEA Grant

Grant Proposal Requirements

  • Cover Letter must include:
    • An introduction
    • A brief description of the program
  • Body must include:
    • Statement of intention and objectives
    • Program history
    • Population serving
      • Please address who will benefit and/or have the largest impact from the grant
      • Please indicate the possible long-term effects that this grant will have for the population you are serving
    • Program outline or program schedule
    • Program evaluation
      • Please provide a description of how you will track or plan to track your program
  • Financial Need Assessment must include:
    • Detailed program budget

Award Benefits

  • Three $1,500 and one $2,000 Grant
  • Presenter at the 2008 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access IDEA
  • WACAC and DEA Recognition

Proposals Accepted: October 1, 2007
Postmark Date Due: January 28, 2008
Award Notification: March 1, 2008