Travel Scholarship

International Commission Travel Scholarship
This scholarship provides travel assistance for conference delegates from countries other than Canada, Mexico, and the USA (preference will be offered to delegates from developing countries) to attend the 38th Annual NAAEE Conference in Portland, OR, October 7-10, 2009. Eligible candidates have been accepted to present at the conference and are environmental educators, students (not academics), and/or NGO representatives.  Willingness to participate in International Commission events and activities during the conference and maintenance of an active membership of NAAEE and the International Commission for the remainder of the year is desirable. Award amount is $500.00.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 30, 2009

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K-12 Teacher Scholarship

Scholarships are available for 20 Oregon K-12 teachers to attend the conference on Saturday, October 10, which is "Teacher Focus" day.  The registration will include an annual membership to the Environmental Education Association of Oregon (EEAO).  Fifteen of the participants will receive lodging for one night at a local hotel.  They will additionally receive mileage reimbursement for their travel. Five scholarships will go to teachers in the Portland metro area and will be for registration only.
- Scholarships are available to Oregon K-12 classroom teachers who teach at least half time 
- Preference will be given to those who demonstrate how this conference will be used or benefit them in their teaching
- Successful applicants will receive notification within two weeks of their application.
- When all spaces have been filled a notification will be posted on the website. At that time any additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
Funding for this scholarship has been generously provided by the Gray Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
To Apply go to:   http://www.cof.orst.edu/onrep/NAAEEConference.shtml

Conference Registration Scholarships

We encourage those who need a scholarship to apply and understand that in these economic times there may be greater need than normal.  NAAEE has also been affected by the economic downturn, and at this point we have less funds for scholarships than in previous years.  We are doing all we can to increase these funds and will make every effort to help as many people as possible get to the conference.  We welcome your ideas for funding sources.

Affordability Scholarship
NAAEE is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to help NAAEE members without adequate funding attend the annual conference, offering an affordable way to get the professional development that this annual meeting provides.  A limited number of Affordability Scholarship will be awarded and will provide discounted full conference registrations to NAAEE members who have lower incomes and little or no financial support from their employer.  [Students and retirees are not eligible for this scholarship because their registration rate is already discounted - no further discounts will be given.  Students should consider applying for the William B. Stapp College Student Scholarship (see below).]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2009

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Diversity Scholarship
Diversity is a key element of NAAEE's formal Strategic Plan to enrich the field of Environmental Education, and Diversity Scholarships are an opportunity to promote interaction and exchange within a wide variety of cultures and perspectives.  A culturally diverse conference fosters vitality in our field.  Please note that Diversity Scholarship winners are required to volunteer 4 hours of time and attend and assist with Diversity Committee events at the conference.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2009

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• Applications are no longer being accepted.

The William B. Stapp College Student Scholarship
The Stapp Fund was established in 2001 in honor of NAAEE international leader Dr. Bill Stapp (1930-2001) to help students from around the world attend NAAEE's annual conference. These scholarships are made possible through generous donations from NAAEE members and from the Silent and Live Auction held each year.  Please note that Stapp Scholarship winners are required to volunteer 4 hours of time at the conference.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 12, 2009

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• To learn more about this scholarships, including eligibility requirements and the application and selection process, click here (.pdf)>>
• Applications are no longer being accepted.

Academic Scholarship

Environmental Education Scholarship for Academic Study
This $500 or $1,000 scholarship and conference registration is a tangible way of expressing appreciation to the host state and supporting the future of EE in that state. For the 2009 conference, funds will be collected from conference registration fees ($5/conference registration) and will be awarded to at least one undergraduate or graduate student at an Oregon college or university, who is currently enrolled in a degree program that will prepare him/her to be an environmental educator in formal or non-formal setting.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2009

• To learn more about this scholarship, including eligibility requirements and the application and selection process, click here (.pdf)>>
• Applications are no longer being accepted.