SDA Conference and CSD Pool Training Scholarship Program
Program Overview
How the Application Process Works:
Show DetailsBefore the Workshop/Conference:
- Individuals interested in the Scholarship Program should fill out the Online Application at least 30 days prior to the Workshop or at least 60 days prior to the SDA Annual Conference
After you apply:
- Your application is processed
- You will receive an email containing information on whether or not your application has been approved
After you have been approved:
- Register for the Conference
- Or register for the workshop by finding the link on the Pools Training Page
- Attend event
- Keep track of your expenses with your districts reimbursement form
- We have provided an Expense Form for the individual if the district does not have one of their own
After the event:
- Supervisor or board member will submit the expenses to the district for reimbursement
- The district is responsible for filling out the Pool's Online Reimbursement Form to receive their reimbursement from the CSD Pool
Our Training Scholarship Program is targeted at encouraging those who have never attended Workshops or Conference, as well as new members, to take part. With our Scholarship program, we are offering to reimburse districts for costs incurred sending first time supervisors and Board Members to specific training offered by the CSD Pool and the SDA
To accomplish this, the CSD Pool and the SDA have once again joined forces in this difficult economic climate to offer five (5) additional $750 scholarships, bringing the grand total to $31,250. These funds are intended to cover out of pocket expenses associated with travel and attendance at Training Workshops or the SDA Annual Conference. Please visit our Training Calendar Page for dates and other information, such as registration, which can be done 45 days prior to the event.
Scholarship Program details include:
- 25 $350 scholarships available for attending regional Pool Training Workshops
- 30 $750 scholarships available for attending the SDA Annual Conference
- Board Members and district supervisors are eligible
- Must be a first time attendee from a member district
- Preference will be given to districts who have:
- never had an attendee at the event
- no district attendees in the past three years
- new managers or Board Members who have never attended
- Nominations from districts will be accepted for eligible supervisor or Board Member; once selected, we will confirm with personalized invitation to attend cost free
- Authorization must be confirmed by Pool Administrator prior to incurring cost
- Reimbursement payments made directly to Pool member districts within 30 days receipt of documented expenses