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NSPA 2008 Annual Conference, November 4-7, 2008

" Crossroads of Funding Higher Education: Encouraging Scholarships " 

The NSPA Annual Conference is the convergence of our profession; the intersection between diverse funders, including institutions of higher education, and the students we serve.  

Join us in Indianapolis, the "Crossroads of America"  

Conrad Indianapolis 
50 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN
Tel: 1-317-713-5000

Make Your Reservations by October 1, 2008.
Mention the NSPA for the special conference
rates of:
$179 Single
$209 Double

NSPA Leading the Way

The National Scholarship Providers Association is the only national organization dedicated solely to supporting the needs of professionals who work in the area of college scholarship. Learn More

"The greatest benefit of NSPA membership is being able to share policies, procedures, and new ideas with other members. These resources have helped the Jeannette Rankin Foundation increase the efficiency of our operations, and most importantly, improve the services we provide to our scholars."

Andrea Anderson
Program Coordinator
Jeannette Rankin Foundation


NSPA "Leading the Way" to information on the Financial Aid Process and Locating Scholarships.


Did You Know?  In 2005 , NSPA members awarded over 358,904
scholarships totaling $ 953,264,423 !

Read National Report: Private Scholarships Count:
Access to Higher Education and the Critical Role of the Private Sector.  
Click here to read report.

Editorial Columns

    by: Scholarships.com
"The Scholarship Letter of Recommendation"
October 2007

    by: FinAid.org
"Helpful Advice for Scholarship Providers"
March 2007

View previous columns by clicking here .

 Find Scholarships & Other Related Resources

Looking for information on the economic diversity of colleges? 
See, www.economicdiversity.org , Student loan debt? See,
  www.projectonstudentdebt.org

Looking for scholarships for Latino Students?  See "Latino College Dollars"
compiled by the Thomas Rivera Policy Institute.

Looking for scholarships offered by the Federal Government?  See www.feddollars.org

Looking for information on Students Formerly in Foster Care ?

NSPA Partners

KnowHow2GO

Big dreams and good grades aren’t enough to get into college.

KnowHow2GO is a national public service campaign designed to inform young people about the actual steps they need to take to make their college dreams a reality. Learn More .

College Goal Sunday

If you are a student or a parent, you need information on how to obtain financial aid for college. College Goal Sunday can help. For state contacts click here . (pdf)


NSPA Member Highlights

Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Inc. 

Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Inc. (CSP) inspires and motivates people to reach their full potential through education. CSP is one of the nation’s leading providers of educational opportunity support services including: financial aid, college and career advisory services, “last dollar” scholarships and college retention programs for individuals who choose to pursue postsecondary educational opportunities, both academic and vocational. Through these programs, CSP strives to improve the economic health of Northeast Ohio.  Click here for more information . . . .

“We are incredibly grateful to be involved with the National Scholarship Providers Association who shares our vision to provide educational opportunity to students and families,” says Tina Milano, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Scholarship Programs. “CSP’s mission is not only offering access to postsecondary education, but also to ensure a competent workforce is available to support our community.”



Scholarship Provider of the Year

Point Foundation and the Ford Family Foundation win the 2007 Scholarship Provider of the Year Awards!

About the Award
2007 SPOY Winners
Past Winners 

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Job Bank

Pride Foundation (Seattle, WA)

Scholarship Program Director


American Indian College Fund (Denver, CO)

Project Grant Administrator
Scholarship Grant Administrator


Ford Family Foundation (Roseburg, OR)

Director, Scholarship Programs

Silicon Valley Children's Fund (San Jose, CA)

Program Support Coordinator