Thank you for inquiring about the National Psoriasis Foundation 2013 National Conference Travel Scholarship program. As requested, I have enclosed a copy of the scholarship application form, as well as an outline of the scholarship guidelines. Be sure to read through the entire application and guidelines to ensure appropriate processing of your application. Please fill out the application form completely. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The deadline for the application is 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013. The National Psoriasis Foundation scholarship committee will contact you by Friday, May 31 regarding your application.

We are pleased to offer this scholarship opportunity to our members. Be aware, however, that scholarship dollars are limited. Please request funds only after all other resources have been explored. Applications will be granted based on documented need and funds available. First-time attendees will be given priority. Submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee full or partial funding.

If you have any additional questions about the travel scholarship program, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Heather Miller

Meeting and Event Planner

National Psoriasis Foundation 2013 National Volunteer Conference

Travel Scholarship Application
Please review the guidelines below and complete the application on pages 3-4. Completed applications must be emailed or faxed to
Heather Miller at or 503.245.0626 no later than May 17, 2013.

Guidelines

  1. Only one applicant per scholarship application (each individual must complete a separate application).
  2. Individuals who have not received scholarship funds in the past and first-time attendees will be given priority.
  3. All scholarship applications must be received at the National Psoriasis Foundation office by Friday, May 17, 2013.
  4. Scholarship applicants will be notified of the National Psoriasis Foundation scholarship committee’s decision by Friday, May 31, 2013.
  5. Scholarships are granted at the discretion of the National Psoriasis Foundation scholarship committee.
  6. The scholarship application must be completed in its entirety and with all appropriate attachments to be considered for funding.

Questions regarding the scholarship review process should be directed to Heather Miller at 503.546.8386 or .

Additional tips

To apply for a scholarship, you will need to know the flight information (day and time) and the price of the flight. The easiest way to get this information is to search online and print off a proposed itinerary. Several sites, including , provide rate information and easy links to the sites you are interested in checking. Other travel sites with economical tickets include:

Because scholarship funds are limited, please search for the most reasonable ticket you can find (at a flight time that is workable for you). This will assist us in helping as many people as possible.

A creative way to help fund your travel to the conference is to ask friends, family or your employer to donate their air miles to you. Each airline has different rules, but most allow customers to share miles.

Name______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Phone number ______E-mail ______

You may use my picture, and first name and last initial in conference and other Foundation materials if awarded a scholarship.

This application is for a minor

  • Age ______

______

Please complete this section in its entirety, including specific dollar amounts.

  • If funding for transportation is requested, please include a detailed proposed itinerary of your trip (i.e., airline, flight number, departure/arrival times and costs) on a separate sheet.
  • All dollar amounts must be included below to evaluate your application.

Type / Anticipated expenses / I will provide from other sources / Amount requested from the Foundation / Amount approved (Foundation use only)
Transportation / $ / $ / $
Lodging / $ / $ / $
Registration / $ / $ / $
Other / $ / $ / $
TOTAL / $ / $ / $

Please respond to the following questions (use another sheet of paper as necessary):

  1. Will this be the first time you have attended the National Psoriasis Foundation National Volunteer Conference?  Yes  No

If no, which conference(s) have you attended? (Location and date(s))

  1. What do you hope to learn or gain by attending the 2013 National Volunteer Conference?
  1. Please describe your current relationship to the greater psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis community. E.g. mentor/community ambassador, volunteer, political advocate, patient, family/friend/caregiver.
  1. Will you agree to participate in a scholarship evaluation after the conference if you are awarded a travel scholarship?

DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013