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2020 CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant Applications and NCAA Inclusion CoSIDA Convention Grant Applications are closed.
Opportunities to attend the
2020 CoSIDA Convention next June 7-10 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas are available for all CoSIDA dues-paying members through CoSIDA's annual attendance grant selection process and through the NCAA inclusion grant program.
Please note: Past winners of a convention grant are not eligible to receive an additional award.
CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant: Applications were open Open December 2 through February 7
The CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grant recognizes the unique circumstances of the association's membership when it comes to attending a yearly convention by annually selecting 22 deserving members for attendance including two grants designated specifically for ethnic minorities in the profession.
CoSIDA's grant includes reimbursement of up to $1,000 in expenses related to travel, lodging and meals in addition to a complimentary convention registration. Networking opportunities at the convention and mentorship opportunities throughout the year are also available.
Please note: Past winners of a convention grant are not eligible to receive an additional award.
Key dates
| December 2, 2019: |
Application opens |
| February 7, 2020: |
Application closes; materials due
(no later than midnight ET) |
| Early March, 2020: |
Applicants notified |
| June 7-10, 2020: |
#CoSIDA2020 Convention, Las Vegas |
For information about the CoSIDA Convention Attendance Grants, contact Laurie Bollig at
lauriebollig@cosida.com.
NCAA Inclusion Grant: Applications were open December 9 through January 15
The NCAA Inclusion CoSIDA Convention Grant presents a professional development opportunity geared towards the inclusion, advancement and retention of ethnic minorities within the field of media relations/communications. The grant will provide attendance at the convention, mentorship and leadership opportunities during the academic year.
Key dates
| December 9, 2019: |
Application opens |
| January 15, 2020: |
Application closes; materials due
(no later than midnight ET) |
| February 2020: |
Participants notified |
| June 7-10, 2020: |
#CoSIDA2020 Convention, Las Vegas |
| Summer 2020: |
NCAA National Office Visit |
The NCAA and CoSIDA will cover the cost of hotel and travel accommodations to the CoSIDA convention; and hotel and travel accommodations for a national office visit. Grant recipients will also receive a complimentary CoSIDA convention registration, CoSIDA membership and CoSIDA mentor pairing for one year.
Eligibility
Two applicants from each division (I, II, and III) will be selected each year.
Identify as an Ethnic Minority (Male or Female).
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to intercollegiate athletics (specifically related to sports information/media relations), and support of advancing and advocating for diversity within athletic communications.
Applicants must be Athletics communicators from NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III with five years or less in the industry.
Applicants must complete the following:
- Brief essay (800 words or less) on how they demonstrate the qualities listed above as well as what they hope to learn at convention and the national office visit
- Submit one supporting letter of recommendation
- Resume
For more information about the grant program, contact Sahar Abdur-Rashid at
srashid@ncaa.org.