Age Positive 2024 is a two-day conference this year. May 7 is free for all attendees. May 8 has a $50 registration fee. This form is for those who seek to have the May 8 conference fee waived, based on financial limitations.
To be eligible for an Age Positive Conference Scholarship, applicants must meet the listed criteria and:
- Prove they are a current student, volunteer or employee.
- Submit a completed application form.
- Demonstrate, through a short paragraph, an avid interest in the field of aging services.
The Age Positive Conference Scholarships are divided into three categories:
- Student Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is open to any student who is enrolled at an accredited college or university, and majoring in psychology, sociology, gerontology, medicine, nursing, socialwork, public administration, nonprofit management or similar program on a graduate or undergraduate level.
- Young Professionals Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is available to a professional who has been working in theirfield for five years or less. The individual must explain why this scholarship is critical to their attendance at the Age Positive Conference.
- The Small Organization Employee Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is open to any paid employee or volunteer serving in a small organization (25 or fewer employees) with limited financial resources. Applicants may nominate themselves for this scholarship or be nominated by their employer. The individual must explain why this scholarship is critical to their attendance at the Age Positive Conference.