Thank you for taking the time to submit an application for the NWCA Summer Women's Leadership Academy set for July 29-30, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel (you will travel in on Tuesday, July 28th. If you fly, fly into BWI). For the applicant to be considered, please submit this application which includes two essay questions (Why the applicant should be accepted for the academy and the applicant's future coaching goals).
Please note: as part of the Summer Academy, you will arrive on Tuesday, July 28, have the Academy on the 29th and 30th, then participate in the Convention, July 31 - August 2. The NWCA covers all costs for the full Academy and Convention. DO NOT book your hotel room, an NWCA representative will take care of that.
Applying to the academy means you understand the following:
1. You are required to pay a $400 Convention registration.
2. You are required to share a room with another attendee. If you want your own room, you will pay half the cost of the room.
3. An NWCA representative will book your room at the Academy/Convention.
4. Your travel will be reimbursed up to $450.
5. Meals at the Academy will be covered plus a $40 stipend given for extra meals. This $40 will be given in you reimbursement.
6. At the Convention, you must attend all sessions that pertain to you during each possible time. The NWCA will review the sessions with you and you will have a QR code to sign in.
Answer ALL questions even if NA must be entered.