NAI National Scholarship

Deadline: April 15
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The National Association for Interpretation is pleased to announce its scholarship program for college students who are studying natural, historical, and cultural interpretation or are in a closely related field with career aspirations in the field of interpretation. The goal of the scholarship program is to recognize students who have the potential to make an outstanding contribution to the field of interpretation.

Scholarships include:

  • Three $1,500 scholarships for graduate students
  • Three $1,500 scholarships for undergraduate students
  • Each student must be able to attend the NAI National Workshop. Students will be recognized at a scholarship breakfast as well as participate with the Workshop Committee in the Scholarship Auction.

Criteria

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university full time.
  • Applicants must be students in the field of interpretation or a related field.
  • Applicants must be members of the National Association for Interpretation through December 1.
  • Applicants must be able to attend the NAI National Workshop.
  • Previous national scholarship winners, NAI national and regional officers, scholarship
  • committee members, and members of their families are not eligible.

Selection Procedure & Timetable

  • Applications received by Scholarship Chair: April 15
  • Scholarship Committee screens applications & conducts phone interview: April 15 – May 15
  • Students notified by committee chair: May
  • Students receive scholarship checks: August
  • Students attend national workshop: November

Inquiries and Contact Information
Inquiries and scholarship applications should be directed to:

Brenda Lackey, Scholarship Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
College of Natural Resources
800 Reserve Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-346-2076
Fax: 715-346-3624
Email: brenda.lackey@uwsp.edu

Scholarship Auction

Show your passion for the profession and support NAI’s scholarship program by purchasing items at the scholarship auction. Come early and browse the deals at the silent auction tables, T-shirt sale, and book nook. Then get ready for a lively auction. This is the perfect place to find holiday gifts, curiosities, collector’s items, interpretation materials for your site, or a special treat for yourself. NAI is dedicated to supporting education and training for young professionals in interpretation. Proceeds go to NAI’s scholarship fund, college scholarships, and training monies for students and professionals. There will be a cash bar while you enjoy the banter of the NAI auctioneers.