2010 Conference Scholarship Program

The National CASA Association is offering a scholarship program to provide financial assistance for staff, volunteers and former foster youth planning to attend the 2010 annual conference.  This program was developed by National CASA in response to network requests, and we are excited to continue to offer funds to help individuals attend the conference.  

Scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration.  A total of 64 scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarship Eligibility

Former foster youth.  All former foster youth are urged to apply. If your CASA/GAL program has a youth group, please be sure to share this opportunity. Youth must be under 25 years old at the time of application. (Seven scholarships will be awarded.) 

Active CASA/GAL volunteers.  Volunteers are the heart of the CASA movement and we encourage all CASA/GAL volunteers to apply for the scholarship and attend the conference. They will gain valuable training and experiences that will better advocate for the children we serve. Volunteer advocates cannot also be paid CASA/GAL staff members.  (Thirty-three scholarships will be awarded.) 

CASA/GAL staff members.  The conference is a great opportunity for training and networking for program staff. (Twenty-four scholarships will be awarded.)

Scholarship Applications

The scholarship application process is now closed. Scholarship applications were due on November 20, 2009. 

Scholarship recipients will be selected in a random drawing of all applications that meet the qualifying criteria and will be notified by December 18, 2009 via email. 

Please do not register for the conference online or by mail until after recipients have been notified. You will be charged the $50 cancellation fee.