2026 NEYD Summit Student Scholarship Application

New England Residency
Applicants must be residents of a New England state and/or currently attending a college or university in New England.

This information is collected for reporting purposes only and will not be used in the scholarship selection process.

College Students: What qualifies you as a resident of a New England state?
- Living in the state solely to attend a university does not qualify you as a resident; you must demonstrate other reasons (establishing a household, registering your vehicle in that state, a driver's license in that state).
- You must live in the state with the intent of making it your true, fixed, and permanent home.
- Dependent Students (Under 24): If you are financially dependent on your parents, they must meet the 12-month domicile requirement in the state.
Are you a resident of a New England state? Please read criteria above before proceeding.*

I am a non-resident, attending college/university in New EnglandI am a resident attending college/university elsewhereYes, I am a resident of a New England State
Which New England State are you a resident of, or attending school in?*

ConnecticutMaineMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandVermont

In 500 words or less, describe your interest in youth diversion or related fields. What draws you to this work, and how do you hope attending the Summit will support your learning, career goals, or impact in your community?*

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What is one topic, population, or challenge you are most interested in learning more about at the Summit?*

Parent or Guardian Contact Information
Parent/Guardian information is required for any youth participant who will be under 18 at the time of the Summit.

Any youth 16 and under will be required to be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult approved by their parent or guardian. Further details will be provided upon acceptance.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Upon acceptance, anyone under the age of 18 will also be required to submit:
- Parent/Guardian Consent
- Media release
- Emergency contact info
Transportation Plans
How do you plan to get to / from the Summit? *

Have you attended a professional event before?*

YesNo
Areas of interest (select all that apply)*

Helping youthMental healthLaw enforcement / justiceEducationCommunity leadershipOther
Please specify
What are your college or career interests? *
In less than 500 words, tell us why you are interested in attending the Summit. What topics or issues affecting youth matter most to you, and what do you hope to learn or experience? *

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Participant Agreement
Participant Code of Conduct

The New England Youth Diversion Summit is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers.

By attending the Summit, participants agree to:
- Treat all participants, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, venue staff, and event staff with respect and professionalism.
- Engage in discussions in a respectful and constructive manner.
- Refrain from disruptive behavior, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, or inappropriate language or conduct.
- Follow all venue policies and directions from event staff
Entry & Participation

Event organizers reserve the right to remove any participant from the event without refund if their behavior is deemed disruptive, unsafe, discriminatory, or detrimental to the event or other participants.

Event organizers reserve the right to request proper identification and to deny entry or remove any participant whose behavior is deemed disruptive, unsafe, or detrimental to the health, safety, or experience of event staff, venue staff, exhibitors, sponsors, or other participants.
I have read, understand and agree to the following:*

This scholarship covers registration only and that I am responsible for transportation and other expenses.If selected, I will to attend the Summit and participate fully.Participant Code of Conduct
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New England Youth Diversion Summit Student Scholarship Application