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• Apply for the NCAA Inclusion Grant
• CoSIDA Attendance Grant (coming Dec. 4)

NCAA Inclusion CoSIDA Convention Grant Applications Close Jan. 8; CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant Applications Close Feb. 9

Opportunities to attend the 2018 CoSIDA Convention next June 27-30 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C., will be available for all CoSIDA dues-paying members through an NCAA inclusion grant program and through CoSIDA’s annual attendance grant selection process.

NCAA Inclusion Grant

The NCAA Inclusion CoSIDA Convention Grant presents a professional development opportunity geared towards the inclusion, advancement and retention of ethnic minorities within the field of media relations/communications. The grant will provide attendance at the convention, mentorship and leadership opportunities during the academic year.

Key dates

The NCAA and CoSIDA will cover the cost of: hotel and travel accommodations to the CoSIDA convention; hotel and travel accommodations for a national office visit.

Grant recipients will also receive a complimentary CoSIDA convention registration, CoSIDA membership and CoSIDA mentor pairing for one year.

Eligibility

• Two applicants from each division (I, II, and III) will be selected each year.
• Identify as an Ethnic Minority (Male or Female).
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to intercollegiate athletics (specifically related to sports information/media relations), and support of advancing and advocating for diversity within athletic communications.
• Athletics communicators from Division I, Division II, and Division III with five years or less in the industry are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must complete the following:
  • Brief essay (800 words or less) on how they demonstrate the qualities listed above as well as what they hope to learn at convention and the national office visit
  • Submit one supporting letter of recommendation
  • Resume

How to Apply

Visit https://www.ncaa.org/programhub and select 2017-18 NCAA Inclusion CoSIDA Convention Grant to apply.

For more information about the grant program, contact Sahar Abdur-Rashid at srashid@ncaa.org.

CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant

The CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant recognizes the unique circumstances of the association’s membership when it comes to attending a yearly convention by selecting 22 deserving members for attendance. Last year, two grants were approved and designated specifically for ethnic minorities in the profession.

You must be a current 2017-18 member to apply for the grant.

CoSIDA’s grant includes reimbursement of $1,000 in expenses related to travel, lodging and meals in addition to a complimentary convention registration. Networking opportunities at the convention and mentorship opportunities throughout the year are also available.

To Apply

1. Step 1: You will log into the Convention Attendance Grant portal at www.CoSIDA.com/awards.
2. Step 2: Click on the "Contests, Grant Programs and Scholarships" banner
3. Step 3: Fill out your first and last name and in the "Category" dropdown, choose Convention Attendance Grant to fill out your application.

Note: This year, we are requiring your letter of application only; we are no longer requiring a letter from your supervisor as you apply for this grant.

Key dates

For information about the CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grants, contact Laurie Bollig at lauriebollig@cosida.com.

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