Student Day At NMEA Conference Scholarship

Scholarship Information:

Open to students, ages 13 and up; NMEA membership not required.

There are two options for students to participate in the 2025 Student Day at NMEA.

  1. In-person Student Day at the NMEA Conference on July 1, 2025 University of Louisiana, Lafayette for $100. NMEA membership included. Scholarships are available to cover $75 of the $100 registration fee. 
  2. Virtual Participation
    • Asynchronous presentation and full access to the Whova conference app to engage in the NMEA Conference virtually for $25. NMEA membership included. Scholarships are available to cover $15 of the $25 registration fee.
    • No presentation - Full access to the Whova conference app to engage in the NMEA Conference virtually for $10. Scholarships are not available for this participation option

Scholarship applications are being accepted through May 16, 2025. 

Scholarship funds are limited. Application for scholarship funds does not guarantee receipt of funds. Recipients will be notified by June 1, 2025.

MEMBER INFORMATION

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Name*

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Phone Number (parent phone number if under 18 years old)*

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Name of School/University/College*

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Have you or are you planning to apply to present (virtually or in-person) at the 2025 NMEA Conference?*



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*What age are you as of July 1, 2025?


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*Which scholarship are your applying for?


Short Answer Questions

Please write a paragraph or two for each of the following questions.

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How does attending this conference help with your career, academic, conservation and/or personal goals? (Up to 250 words)*

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Terms of Agreement*

I understand that:

  • this scholarship only covers part of the registration fee ($75 of the $100 in-person registration OR $15 of the $25 virtual asynchronous presentation registration), and I agree to pay the difference when I complete my registration. 
  • If awarded the in-person scholarship, I am expected to attend the full Student Day at NMEA on 7/1/25, taking maximum advantage of conference sessions offered;
  • If awarded a scholarship, I will be provide a code to use at registration and am required to pay the registration difference betore registration closes.
  • If awarded a scholarship, I will not be eligible for a scholarship for two subsequent NMEA annual conferences; and
  • If I decline to attend, the award is forfeited and can not be applied to other conferences.

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Signature (By entering your name in the box below, you certify that all statements made above are true and correct)*

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