Looking for a chance to learn essential tips and meet peers at other institutions in New England and beyond? New to NEDRA or the prospect research, management, or analytics community? Been in the field for a while but concerned about the cost of attending the NEDRA Conference?

NEDRA invites you to apply for a scholarship! Thanks to generous donors, we are thrilled to provide the following scholarship opportunities for our premier educational and networking event, to be held April 14-15, 2016 at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH.

Two types of scholarships are available to defray conference costs:

The Heather Reisz Memorial Scholarships for newer staff

With support from many donors, NEDRA has established the Heather Reisz Memorial Scholarships in honor of one of NEDRA's most active and beloved members, Heather Reisz, who passed away in May 2013.

Who is eligible? These scholarships, which will be awarded to two recipients, are intended for those who have been in prospect research (or a related field) for less than two years.

What is covered? The cost of registration and lodging for the 2016 Annual Conference and pre-conference Research Basics Bootcamp, as well as a one-year NEDRA membership. In addition, travel expenses will be reimbursed up to $300.

This scholarship is need-blind and applications are due by February 26, 2016.

To learn more about Heather and the Heather Reisz Memorial Scholarships, please visit Heather's memorial page on the NEDRA website.

The 2016 Helen Brown Group-NEDRA Conference Scholarship

Who is eligible? All NEDRA members are welcome to apply!

What is covered? Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor, The Helen Brown Group, this scholarship now covers the cost of registration for the 2016 NEDRA Conference plus the cost of lodging, and reimbursement of travel expenses up to $300!

This scholarship is also need-blind. Applications, including a letter of recommendation, are due by February 26, 2016.

Please apply today for one of these great opportunities. Our organization would not continue to grow and thrive without the involvement and support of our members and we are happy to offer scholarships each year to help bring new participants to our conference and to see firsthand the value of NEDRA membership, programming, and active involvement! We look forward to hearing from you.

Questions? Please contact Mary Taddia at 207-221-4611 or mtaddia@une.edu for questions on the Heather Reisz Memorial Scholarship, or Laura Parshall at 617-253-6107 or laurabp@mit.edu for questions on the Annual Conference Scholarship. Thank you!