We know that securing funding for professional development can be challenging, and we want to make that process easier. Below you’ll find resources to help you discuss support with your department, review potential expenses, and identify available financial assistance.

Justification Letter

To help you request funding, we’ve created a customizable justification letter you can use when speaking with your supervisor or department leadership. Download the template and tailor it to highlight your professional goals and the benefits of your participation.

Scholarship Opportunities

Equity & Inclusion Gehring Academy Scholarship Application Open

The Equity & Inclusion Gehring Academy Scholarship was established to increase diversity within the profession through the recruitment of conduct professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Scholarship provides financial assistance to underrepresented students and professionals who play active roles in student conduct/disciplinary processes. Scholarships cover Gehring Academy registration costs. Please review application for scholarship to understand expectations and requirements.

In addition to your application, you will need to upload a copy of your resume/CV. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application (HERE) must be completed in its entirety and submitted by March 5, 11:59 PM PT. Please contact the Equity & Inclusion Committee at equityinclusion@theasca.org with questions.

Goldstone ASCA Foundation Gehring Academy Scholarship Opportunities

The Goldstone ASCA Foundation offers two scholarships to support ASCA member attendance at the Gehring Academy:

• Goldstone ASCA Foundation Scholarship: scholarship covers the cost of registration. Recipients must be ASCA members and first-time attendees of the Gehring Academy in order to be eligible.
• Richard Justice Endowed Scholarship:  Named after longtime ASCA leader Dick Justice, this endowed scholarship is a $750 grant to cover the cost of registration or other participation costs such as hotel and travel. Recipients must be ASCA members in order to be eligible.

In addition to the completed application, you will need a letter of support from a student conduct or student affairs professional such as your supervisor. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Both scholarships use THIS application form and can be filled out once for both opportunities based on meeting the stated criteria. To be considered for either scholarship, the form must be completed in its entirety, including the letter of support, and submitted by March 5, 11:59 PM PT. Please direct questions about this application and process to the Goldstone ASCA Foundation at rhgfchair@theasca.org.