Fellows Stipend Award

Want to go to the conference but don't can't afford the registration cost? Then apply to become a National Conference Fellow!

Fellows are awarded a waiver to the national conference which includes access to all events and all conference meals. Only 10 members will be awarded the Fellow Stipend Award.

Fellow Responsibilities:

  • Assist in pre-conference set-up
  • Preside over conference sessions
  • Register conference attendees
  • Assist special guest speakers
  • Help set-up graduate/career fair
  • Assist with various conference logistics
  • Assist presenters of workshops, paper sessions, and facilitate evaluations
  • Check name tags at required events
  • Help wrap up the conference
  • Any other duties that will ensure the smooth operation of the conference
  • Be prepared to spend 15-20 hours doing any/all of the above

Fellow Requirements:

  • Only current NBGSA members may apply for the position of Conference Fellow
  • Complete the application
  • All Conference Fellows must be able to arrive at the conference site on day prior to the conference start by 7pm for a mandatory orientation
  • Fellows are responsible for funding their own travel and hotel accommodations

To apply, email the fellows application to the Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

To apply for membership, please visit the Forms section or click here for an online application.

If there are any questions, please contact the Vice President for Administrative Affairs at vpadmin@nbgsa.org or 1-800-471-4102.