NCSEA is pleased to again offer scholarships to the NCSEA 2023 Leadership Symposium, August 6-9, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Three scholarships are available to qualified applicants: the New Leader Scholarship, the Judge Ross Scholarship, and the Howard G. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship. All scholarships are described below, and include an application to download and review. The application deadline for all scholarships is Friday, May 5, 2023.
New Leader Scholarship
The New Leader Scholarship shall be awarded to anyone within the child support community who has been a manager for two years or less and demonstrates outstanding potential to improve his or her team’s performance. The scholarship includes:
- Leadership Symposium registration
- Three nights hotel lodging (August 6, 7 & 8, 2023)
- Travel expenses (not to exceed $500).
- One year NCSEA Individual membership
Applicants must submit a statement (500 words) on how the applicant would utilize information and networking gained in the course of attending the Leadership Symposium, including how he/she would then share that information upon return to the agency. In addition to the statement, the applicant’s supervisor is required to submit a letter of recommendation as well as a statement that, if chosen, the applicant will be able to travel out-of-state to the NCSEA 2023 Leadership Symposium August 6-9, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
Apply for the 2023 New Leader Scholarship here Download and review a copy of the application form here
Howard G. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
“Howard made such a difference in the trajectory of our work – and perhaps he made the greatest difference not by solely working to help shape the systems and structures in which we work; but instead through the relationships that he built and the colleagues that he supported and mentored – whose work goes on.” – David Stillman, Washington State, NCSEA past president
The Howard G. Baldwin Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded to an individual within the child support community who, through exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, has made a significant impact on the child support program. The scholarship includes:
- Leadership Symposium registration
- Three nights hotel lodging (August 6, 7 & 8, 2023)
- Travel expenses (not to exceed $500).
- One year NCSEA Individual membership
Apply for the 2023 Howard G. Baldwin Scholarship here Download and review a copy of the application form here
Judge Ross Leadership Scholarship
The Judge Ross Scholarship shall be awarded to anyone within the child support community from the host state of California who has been a manager for two years or less and is demonstrating outstanding potential to improve his or her team’s performance. The scholarship includes:
- Leadership Symposium registration
- Three nights hotel lodging (August 6, 7 & 8, 2023)
- One year NCSEA Individual membership
Applicants must submit a statement (500 words) on how the applicant would utilize information and networking gained in the course of attending the Leadership Symposium, including how he/she would then share that information upon return to the agency. In addition to the statement, the applicant’s supervisor is required to submit a letter of recommendation as well as a statement that, if chosen, the applicant will be able to travel to the NCSEA 2023 Leadership Symposium August 6-9, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
Apply for the 2023 Judge Ross Scholarship here Download and review a copy of the application form here
If you have questions about the application, please contact Monica Evans-Lombe, NCSEA Interim Executive Director, 703-556-7167, or monica.evans-lombe@ncsea.org.
