SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION (PLEASE READ)
Scholarship Deadline: October 20, 2025
Please read the information below before you submit your scholarship application.
We are only able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Scholarships can include:
- conference registration only,
- conference registration at a reduced rate,
- full scholarships (including shared lodging & conference registration), or
- Exhibit only.
Scholarship recipients will be notified via email by October 24, 2025.
Once notified, scholarship recipients must confirm and accept the scholarship by October 24, 2025. Failure to accept the scholarship will result in a loss of the scholarship.
Additional Information
- Travel stipends are not included with the scholarship.
- Scholarship recipients are required to attend all sessions. Please note that individuals who receive a lodging scholarship must provide a credit card for incidentals. In addition, scholarship recipients will be asked to complete a survey/evaluation form.
- Scholarships do not include:
1. Incidental expenses at the hotel, such as telephone calls, tips, room service, pay-per-view movies, parking, etc.
2. any meals not included on the conference agenda;
3. additional costs for extra family members or guests in hotel rooms. Please note that the scholarship includes shared lodging. If you do not list a roommate, you will not be awarded a lodging scholarship. Your preferred roommate must also apply for a scholarship.
- Preference will be given to farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and presenters at the conference. We are unable to award scholarships to university faculty, staff, or government officials.
Scholarships are not based on the date that your application was submitted.