The ACUHO-I New Professionals Scholarship was established in 2005 to provide new professionals with financial support to attend the annual ACUHO-I conference. The recipient of the scholarship will receive up to $1000 USD toward registration hotel, meals, and transportation for the conference.

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage:

• Critical thinking around relevant and important issues in the field
• Professional writing experience and practice
• Involvement in regional and professional organizations
• Innovative and creative approaches to important issues
• Professional development opportunities

Eligibility requirements:

• No more then three years of fulltime experience in the Housing & Residence Life career field. (Undergraduate and graduate experience do not count toward the “three year” limit.)

Application:

• Applications are due April 16, 2010 by completing this casestudy: ACUHO-I NP Case Study 2010

Previous recipients include:

• 2009:  Jill Childress, Oregon State University

• 2007: Mike Stroup, Oregon State University (Case Study Prompt, Winning Submission)

For more information on this award, contact the President Elect