2015 Student Conference Scholarship Program
All students interested in Emergency Management in Florida are invited to apply for a Student Scholarship to attend the 29th Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference®
May 10 – 15, 2015 in Orlando, Florida
Eligibility:
Students currently enrolled in a public or private institution of higher education, at the graduate or undergraduate level, and who have taken or are taking emergency management related courses as part of their academic program, are eligible to apply. While a student’s major or minor concentration of study need not be “emergency management” specifically, they should demonstrate that their field of study has a direct impact to overall emergency preparedness, response, recovery and/or mitigation.
Specific Requirements:
Recent Graduates: Students who complete their degree requirements no more
than 6 months prior to the conference are also eligible to apply.
Florida Residents: Students who are Florida “residents for tuition purposes” (as per § 1009.21, F.S.) will be given priority. Out-of-state or online students may also be considered based upon overall ranking.
Institutional Limits: The total number of students from any single institution
may be limited based on total funding availability.
Prior Recipients: Students who have received a scholarship for a prior
conference are not eligible to apply for another scholarship.
Employment Status: Students who are full-time employees within emergency management or related fields and receive employer benefits are not eligible.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Student Scholarship Program provides complimentary conference registration but does not cover all other expenses related to conference attendance. Funding of other expenses will be based on GHC resources available and the number of applicants who qualify.
Date Conflict Concerns:
If you nave concerns regarding the dates of the GHC conflicting with your curriculum, our Educational Outreach Committee Members are willing to communicate with the faculty
at your institution to help resolve any such issues. If you need assistance, contact ghclynn@verizon.net.
How to Apply:
Apply online between January 19 and February 27, 2015.
Email ghcrene@verizon.net to be added to the email distribution list
for more details and future notifications.
Applicants will be notified of their status in March.
For more information on the 2015 GHC, visit the website.