Summit Scholarship
IAAP Summit 2026 | In-person

Summit Scholarships offer administrative professionals the opportunity to attend IAAP’s premier annual event. These scholarships remove financial barriers by covering registration and, for select recipients, lodging and travel expenses. Whether attending virtually or in person, Summit provides access to leadership-focused sessions, professional development, and meaningful connection with the IAAP community.

Applicants must choose one of three levels when applying.

Scholarships Include:

All scholarship recipients will receive:

• Full registration to IAAP Summit 2026 (Virtual or In-person)

Select recipients will also receive:

• Three nights of hotel accommodations at the official conference hotel
• Travel allowance up to $700

Candidate Criteria

All candidates for the Summit Scholarship are expected to meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Choose one of the following scholarship levels: Virtual attendance; In-Person registration only; All-inclusive (includes registration, 3 hotel nights, and travel allowance)
  
• Confirm ability to attend and use the scholarship in 2026
• Not currently serving as an IAAP board member or in leadership roles such as chairs or chair-elects
• Scholarship must be used in the year it is awarded

Applicants may not apply for multiple levels or multiple scholarships in the same cycle.

Application Information (Closed)

Applications Open: January 9, 2026
Applications Close: February 13, 2026
Recipient Notification: March 2, 2026

Interested applicants will complete a written application. Selected recipients will be notified via email.

Questions

Staff Contact: Danelle Hermesch
Email: danelle.hermesch@iaap-hq.org