NBTA Convention Scholarships for Buyers

Because of the success of the program and overwhelming requests from the membership, NBTA will be accepting applications for a second round of scholarships. Completed applications must arrive no later than June 2, 2009.

Application Process:

Each applicant must:

• Complete and submit application by June 2, 2009.
• Applications must be complete to be considered.

• Applications are treated as privileged communication and are restricted to the Scholarship Committee, collateral reviewers and NBTA staff.
• The decision of NBTA not to grant a scholarship will rest within the sole and unfettered discretion of NBTA, shall be final and binding, and shall not be subject to challenge in any court for any reason.

Scholarship applicant must be an active member of NBTA and must retain NBTA membership through the 2009 NBTA International Convention. The following standards will be used in reviewing applications:

• Scope of individual's responsibilities within their company
• Industry involvement
• Leadership and participation in NBTA and NBTA Chapter activities
• Statement of career objectives
• The essay will provide necessary information to understand the value the NBTA Convention experience will bring to the individual and his/her company. It will be scored based on organization, clarity, completeness, and persuasiveness. The essay should address the three questions directly and not be an overview or history of the applicant's career.

Completed applications must arrive no later than June 2, 2009.

• Download application form and fax to 703-684-0263, ATTN: NBTA Convention Scholarship Committee
• Download application form and mail to NBTA, 110 North Royal Street, 4th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314. ATTN: NBTA Convention Scholarship Committee
• Download application form and email to [email protected].