The National Institute of Justice is offering needs-based scholarships to attend their 2009 conference. The scholarships are intended for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, or victim service providers in the public or non-profit sector. Below is the official application information:
- Write up to 200 words telling NIJ how you expect the conference to benefit your organization’s mission.
- Ask your supervisor to write a letter approving your attendance.
- The letter must be submitted on your organization’s letterhead.
- The letter must affirm that your organization’s travel funds are limited.
Amount of scholarship: The awarded applicant will receive the following: Hotel room covered for 3 nights, as well as modified per diem of $150. Scholarship winners must provide their own travel to and from the conference.
Deadline: April 30, 2009
E-mail the required documents to nijscholarships@ncjrs.gov or fax it to 301-519-5212 no later than 5 p.m. EDT on April 30, 2009.
If you are not eligible for a scholarship but are still interested in attending the conference, registration is free.
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