Scholarships

General Scholarships

Deadline: January 30

Limited scholarships are available to cover costs for conference participants. Priority for these scholarships will be given to limited resource farmers, youth (K-12 & college students) and farm to school representatives/leaders participating in the National Farm to School Network. Representation from all regions of the country will also be taken into consideration. Funds should be used for registration costs which include meals ($205 for CFSC members, $230 for non-members), but if you have registration covered through other sources, you may use up to a maximum of $230 for travel or other expenses. Please retain registration confirmation, travel receipts and documentation as applicable in order to expedite your reimbursement checks, which you will receive post-conference. Please fill out scholarship request form by January 30, 2009 to apply for a scholarship.

Youth Summit Scholarships

Deadline: February 6

A student discount registration rate of $55 is available for a limited number of full-time college and high school students who plan to participate in the Youth Summit. Additional travel and registration scholarships will be distributed through the Real Food Challenge. Students are also encouraged to pursue alternative grassroots fundraising. Go to the Real Food Summit info page for more scholarship info and ideas on fundraising, and start by filling out the Youth Registration Survey.

How to Apply

Limited resource farmers, K-12 youth, or regional farm to school representatives/leaders: Apply online or download a scholarship application (.doc).

College and high school students – go to the Real Food Challenge website to apply for a youth summit scholarship.

Other Financial Assistance Options

Enter the “Real Food Is…” YouTube contest to win an all expense paid trip to the conference including registration, lodging, and transportation. Deadline: February 8 More information here!

Speakers & Workshop presenters will be able to register at a discounted rate. An email will be sent to speakers with more information.