Is your heart set on attending the 2012 Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 14-17, but you're struggling financially to make it happen? The NSA Foundation is offering 10 grants to cover registration fees for this extraordinary event. Recipients are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.

Applications for the 2012 Convention are due at NSA Headquarters by June 1, 2012.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis is offering 2012 Convention attendees a special rate of $159 for single/double occupancy, based on availability. To secure your reservation, please call toll free (800) 266-9432 and mention “National Speakers Association” or click here to reserve online. This rate will be available until Tues., June 12, 2012 or as long as rooms are available

For more information or to apply for a 2012 Convention meetings grant, download the application and return it to Mandy Schulze at Mandy@NSASpeaker.org.

The Foundation Scholarship Program provides four $5,000 scholarships annually to full-time college junior, senior and graduate students at an accredited college who have a burning desire to become a professional speaker. Applications are now available and will be accepted through June 1, 2012. For more information or questions, contact Mandy Schulze at Mandy@NSASpeaker.org. 

The NSA Foundation is the charitable arm of NSA, and serves members and the public through: Financial help for NSA members and their families who are facing health or natural disaster emergencies; Grants to NSA members who need help with their dues or meeting registration fees; Scholarships for full-time junior, senior or graduate students attending an accredited college or university, who have a burning desire to become professional speakers; Funding for research related to the speaking profession; and Grants to help charitable organizations communicate through technology. Thanks to the generous contributions of NSA speakers, many worthy people have received financial support when they need it most. Contributions come from three basic sources: Major gifts donated to establish various funds; Memorial and other contributions from individual NSA members and chapters; and Fundraising events such as seminars, receptions and parties at NSA conventions and workshops.  View the 2010-2011 NSA Foundation Annual Report View the 2009-2010 NSA Foundation Annual Report View the 2008-2009 NSA Foundation Annual Report View the 2007-2008 NSA Foundation Annual Report Foundation Board of Trustees: Nido R. Qubein, CSP, CPAE, Founder & Chairman Emeritus Stephen Tweed, CSP, Chair Randy Pennington, CSP, CPAE, Immediate Past Chair Click here to view the full roster of the Board of Trustees. Foundation Staff: Stacy Tetschner, Executive Director, NSA Foundation Mandy Schulze, Foundation Coordinator