Save the Date! NDiSTEM Conference 2023 - October 26-28 in Portland, Oregon - Celebrating our 50th Anniversary

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Save the Date! NDiSTEM Conference 2023 - October 26-28 in Portland, Oregon - Celebrating our 50th Anniversary

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Scholarships

We cultivate diversity in STEM

Spring Applications are open!

SACNAS provides conference scholarships that include funded travel, lodging, and registration for undergraduate and graduate students to attend the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference. Accepted awardees will also have access to specialized programming to welcome and orient them to the conference in October.

We cultivate diversity in STEM

Spring Applications are open!

Important Dates

2023 Dates	Spring	Summer
Application Period Opens	February 22 at 9am PT	May 31 at 9am PT
Application Deadline	March 31 at 5pm PT	June 30 at 5pm PT
Letter of Recommendation Deadline	April 2	July 2
Notification Date	May 8	August 7
Registration Deadline	September 8	September 15

Eligibility

At SACNAS, we understand that diverse voices and perspectives bring creative solutions to compelling issues in STEM. That’s why we’ve built a national network that is innovative, powerful, and inclusive. Whether your path is education, research, or professional, SACNAS connects thousands of members annually to the people, programs, and resources they need to grow.

Note: Any information collected on citizenship status in the registration scholarship application is held strictly confidential and used only for the purposes of determining scholarship eligibility and overall attendee demographics.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for a registration scholarship in the spring:

✓ Be a current SACNAS student-level member before applying for a scholarship

✓ Be at least 18 years of age (at the time of the conference) .

✓ Be one of the following, during fall 2023:

Undergraduate student interested in pursuing a higher education in a STEM field and enrolled in a two-year or four-year college/university
Graduate student enrolled in a STEM program.
Note: we do not accept students enrolled in a postbaccalaureate program or Postdoc fellows.

If you are unsure if your membership is active or what type of member you are, click HERE.

Application Walk-Through

What is Included in a Scholarship?

A SACNAS scholarship includes travel, lodging, and registration for the in-person conference happening October 26 to 28 in Portland, Oregon.

Application Components & Requirements

A complete SACNAS registration scholarship application will contain:

Statement of purpose (500-word limit)
One letter of recommendation
Unofficial transcript (Unofficial transcript confirms that applicant is a currently enrolled student. GPA is NOTconsidered when reviewing a travel scholarship application.)

Applications must be received through the online application submission system by March 31st, 5 PM Pacific Time. You will be responsible to ensure your application is complete, including following up with your recommender to ensure they submit their letter before their deadline.
- No email or late submissions will be accepted (It is recommended that you submit your application with ample time prior to the deadline to avoid any technical issues)
- All submissions are final.

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Selection Process

Each application is assigned to the reviewers. SACNAS will analyze reviewer scores and comments, eligibility criteria, and the priority criteria below to allocate awards.

Students who are attending and presenting for the first time at a SACNAS NDiSTEM conference.
Students who are attending a SACNAS NDiSTEM conference for the first time but are not presenting.
Students who are returning to a SACNAS NDiSTEM conference and are presenting for the first time at a SACNAS NDiSTEM conference.
All other eligible students.

Resources

SACNAS Student Applications Workshop