Who Can Apply for a Scholarship?

 1. Currently Elected Women ONLY

• Must be a currently elected female official on the state or local level

 2. Required Attendance

• Must attend all scheduled programming during the Conference
• Required attendance starts July 9 (approx. 12 pm CT) & ends after the lunch on July 10 (approx. 2pm CT)

What is the approval process for the scholarship?

• As long as you meet the requirements above, you are approved for scholarship.
• You will receive an email from NFWL within 5-7 days with your scholarship approval.

Questions about scholarships? please contact NFWL at ayushi@womenlegislators.org

What does a Scholarship Cover?

Lodging

Private Room

• One (1) Night stay at the Dupont Circle Hotel for the night of July 9 will be covered directly on NFWL’s master bill
  • Any nights beyond one will be charged to your credit card in the amount of $259 + tax for a room
  • Your credit card information will be required to reserve your room for incidentals and/or late cancellations

Travel

Roundtrip Coach Airfare

• Reimbursement of up to $500 total
  • NOT INCLUDED IN SCHOLARSHIP: Baggage Fees, Seat Upgrades, Parking at Airport, Transportation to and from airport, etc.
  • If roundtrip airfare from your state is in excess of $500 at the time of this application, please notify NFWL staff immediately to request an adjustment to your scholarship. 

Roundtrip Mileage

• Reimbursement of up to $500 total at the rate of $0.67 per mile for those who prefer to drive
  • NOT INCLUDED IN SCHOLARSHIP: Gas reimbursement, Parking, Tolls, etc.

***Please note that travel reimbursement will be paid AFTER the Healthcare Summit provided you have submitted all necessary travel receipts to ayushi@womenlegislators.org by the deadline of September 1, 2025.***