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The National Alliance to End Homelessness has established a scholarship program to assist individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness or have recently experienced homelessness (within the last five years), and cannot afford to participate in the conference.

Scholarship recipients will be required to participate in the Alliance’s outreach event (Wednesday, July 8) and Capitol Hill Day (Thursday, July 9). Your leadership and participation in these events is essential. We need the impact of voices from all across the country so we are heard loud and clear! Individuals with lived expertise from the following states are particularly encouraged to apply: Arkansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina and South Dakota.

We’re excited for you will be walking side by side with us in this work!

What a Scholarship Includes

Complimentary conference registration
Roundtrip transportation to Washington, D.C. to attend the conference
Hotel accommodations for three nights at the event hotel during the conference
A stipend for meals and expenses

Criteria for Awarding Scholarships

Scholarship awards will be based on financial need, geographic distribution, and the leadership skills the applicant will be able to bring back to their community.

Anyone who has received a scholarship in the last two years is not eligible for a scholarship at this time.

Scholarship Guidelines

Scholarship awards are limited to the costs associated with the travel and lodging of the scholarship recipient only.
Scholarships are not transferable to another individual and all applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Scholarship Recipient Expectations

Scholarship recipients will be given set expectations for participation in the conference.
These include (but are not limited to) attendance at:
- Orientation | Day 1 of the conference
- Outreach event | Day 1 of the conference
- Capitol Hill Day | Day 2 of the conference

The Alliance will accept 80 scholarship applications for this event, and 30 applicants will be awarded a scholarship to attend. The application will close on May 15, 2026 or once the submission limit has been reached.

Decision notifications will be emailed no later than May 29, 2026.

Scholarship Application Form

Please note the extended length of this application.
You may download a PDF of the questions here to prepare your answers before completing the form below.

Are you currently homeless or have you experienced homelessness in the last five years?*(Required)

Yes

Thank you. You are not eligible to apply for a scholarship at this time.

Please confirm:(Required)

I have read the details on this page and confirm I meet the qualification criteria.

Have you received a scholarship to attend an Alliance conference in the past?*(Required)

Yes

Please Note: Anyone who has received a scholarship in the last two (2) years is not eligible for a scholarship at this time.

Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Agency Affiliation (if any):

If no affiliation, leave blank.

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Best Time to Contact(Required)

Example: Mondays between 3pm-5pm

Best Method to Contact(Required)

Example: By email or phone

Gender

Female

Male

Genderqueer, non-confirming or non-binary

Other

Please use “Other” to self-describe your gender.

Pronouns

She/Her

They/Them

He/Him

Other

Please use “Other” to self-describe your pronouns.

Race/Ethnicity

Check all that apply

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Middle Eastern / Northern African

I prefer to self-describe

Self-described Race/Ethnicity

Conference Registration Requirements

If granted a scholarship, we will need additional information in order to register you for the conference. Please answer the following questions.

Preferred Badge Name:(Required)

Please list your name as you would like it to appear on your name badge.

Dietary Restrictions:(Required)

Vegan

Vegetarian

Gluten Free

None

Other Allergens or Dietary Restrictions

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act do you require specific aids or services?

Audio

Visual

Mobile

Attendee Type

Select the item that describes your current role.

How many Alliance conferences have you attended?

Terms and Conditions(Required)

Review the Code of Conduct below. Read the full Terms and Conditions here.

Code of Conduct 

The Alliance strives to create a diverse, inclusive, accepting and safe space for everyone.

All voices are welcome to ensure diversity of thought we invite as speakers, attendees, and guests at our events and webinars. There is a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination or abusive behavior. 

Attestation. You agree to treat fellow participants respectfully, helping to ensure welcome conversation from all participants. You acknowledge that any form of discrimination, violence, or abusive behavior may result in removal from a session, webinar, or full event, depending on the situation.

Disruptive Conduct. You acknowledge and agree that the Alliance reserves the right to refuse or approve admittance of any individual (or) remove you from the Event if the ALLIANCE, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior creates a disruption or hinders the Event or the enjoyment of the Event content by other attendees.

Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of sessions at Alliance Events.

In addition to the requirements and prohibitions set forth in this Section 3, ALLIANCE may also exclude any prospective participant from registering for or participating in any Event, at ALLIANCE’s sole discretion.

Reporting an Incident or violations of this Policy:

If you have a complaint or concern about harassment, discrimination, bullying or any other conduct which may violate the Alliance Code of Conduct, we encourage you to tell an Alliance event staff member, Alliance security personnel or event facility security personnel immediately. You may also notify us via email at conference@naeh.org or by calling this number (202) 638-1526. You may request that your report remain confidential and only be shared with those on a “need to know” basis.

When taking an in-person report, our team will ensure you are in a safe location and cannot be overheard. The Alliance staff member may involve other team members to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we’ll ask you to convey the specific circumstances. While this can potentially be upsetting, we’ll give you the patience and respect you deserve; and bring along someone to help support you if you desire. You will not be asked to confront any individual and all our communications will be confidential and only be shared with those on a “need to know” basis.

Notifying the Alliance staff or onsite Security does not constitute or replace notification to local law enforcement. This Code of Conduct does not replace rules posted by event facility, official event hotels or any rules that are part of the Alliance’s contracts with its vendors, exhibitors and/or sponsors.

I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Lived Experience

Are you currently homeless or did you experience homelessness in the past?(Required)

I am currently homeless.

I have past lived experience of homelessness.

Please describe your lived experience of homelessness. (How long have you experienced homelessness? What steps are you taking to get housing and what barriers are stopping you?) Please be as specific as possible.(Required)

Please describe your lived experience of homelessness. (How long did you experience homelessness and when? What process did you follow and what was your role in obtaining housing? What did you advocate for and who did you work with?) Please be as specific as possible.(Required)

Are you currently working with any group or organization in your community that is working towards ending homelessness?(Required)

Yes

What is the nature of your work with them, and how long have you been involved in that work? Please be as specific as possible.(Required)

Are you doing work within the Program Planning, System Change, and/or Service Navigation spaces?(Required)

Yes

Please explain your work in these spaces.(Required)

Are you actively connected to any type of support system that helps with self-care?(Required)

Yes

Please explain that support system.(Required)

Please discuss any teamwork experience you have. What worked and/or didn’t work in these collaborative environments?(Required)

What do you think good collaboration looks like?(Required)

Have you done any work with the Alliance before?(Required)

Yes

Please explain your past or current work with the Alliance.(Required)

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. If you do not receive this and it is not in your spam folder, please check to ensure your application was complete. Decision notifications will be emailed no later than May 29, 2026.

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