NACDA U will provide the means for 150 senior-level administrators to participate in the enhanced 2026 NACDA Senior Administrators Mentoring Institute through a $1,000 professional development grant. This comprehensive program will include the traditional two-day event (June 10-11, 2026) in conjunction with the NACDA & Affiliates Convention (June 7-10, 2026 - Las Vegas, Nev.) and an additional fall meeting in late September.
Administrators MUST utilize the application below and be selected to participate in the Mentoring Institute. The deadline to apply for the NACDA U grant opportunity to participate in the 2026 Mentoring Institute is Monday, December 1, 2025. All applicants must be current NACDA dues paying members to be considered.
The grant will be managed on a reimbursement basis to the recipient’s institution (grant funds cannot be reimbursed to the individual) and will allocate a total of $1,000 to be used to support the individual's involvement in the Mentoring Institute program (summer and fall combined). For planning and budgeting purposes, you will be notified of your selection as a grant recipient prior to event registration launch in February.
(Please note: If you have previously been selected as a NACDA U recipient in the past, you are still encouraged to apply as previous selection does not prevent you from being selected again.)
Questions regarding the NACDA U program and process should be directed to Rachel Johnson in the NACDA National Office at rjohnson@nacda.com.