National WIC Association (NWA) is offering four (4) scholarships each to attend our fall conferences, to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Local Agency or ITO WIC staff with active NWA membership. We are delighted to offer the opportunity as a part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion in our work.
This application requires a 500 personal statement. Please prepare that statement before you submit your application. You may pause, save your answers, and return to the survey at any time by using the Save and Continue feature that appears on the top of the second and following pages.
Statements may be no longer than 500 words and must demonstrate:
- Need for Scholarship: Clearly explain your need for this opportunity, including any financial, time-sensitive, or job-related factors.
- Goals and Future Application: Detail what you hope to gain from attending the conference and describe your plans for applying what you learn in the future.
The deadline for both scholarship applications is midnight Friday, July 31st, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
What do these scholarships include?
Scholarships to attend the 2026 Virtual NWA Technology, Innovation, and Vendor Management Conference (September 9-10, 2026) cover the registration fee for the conference. Since the conference is virtual, we do not anticipate additional costs to the attendee.
Scholarships to attend the 2026 NWA Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference (November 16-18, 2026, in Atlanta, GA) cover:
- Conference Registration
- Flight/Ground transportation to and from the conference (There is a $700 cap for flights; NWA approval is required)
- Three nights at the conference hotel (Sunday, November 15th - Wednesday, November 18th)
Scholarship recipients will be responsible for their own meals