Conference Scholarships

The AHEA offers five conference scholarships that provide funds for travel and lodging expenses plus a free conference registration.

Arthur Chickering Scholarship

The Arthur Chickering Scholarship was established by members of the AHEA in 1999 to commemorate the contribution of Dr. Arthur Chickering to adult higher education in the area of student-centered learning. The scholarship includes a free conference registration and reimbursement of up to $750 for travel and lodging.

Diversity Scholarship

The Diversity Scholarship was established by the association members and intended for an administrator, faculty member, staff member, or student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering and supporting diversity in adult higher education. The scholarship includes a free conference registration and reimbursement of up to $750 for travel and lodging.

International Graduate Student Scholarship

The International Graduate Student Scholarship is designated for a graduate student who is currently enrolled and studying in the field of Adult Higher Education in a graduate or postgraduate program outside of the United States. The scholarship includes a free conference registration and reimbursement of up to $1000 for travel and lodging.

International Professional Scholarship

The International Professional Scholarship is designated for a professional educator, administrator, or faculty member who is working in Adult Higher Education and has undertaken/published research in the field of adult education. The scholarship includes a free conference registration and reimbursement of up to $1000 for travel and lodging.

Larry Murphy Scholarship

The Larry Murphy Scholarship was established in memory of the founder and past-president of the Alliance. The scholarship is designated for a professional educator, faculty, or staff member new (fewer than five years) to the profession who will be attending their first Alliance Conference. The scholarship includes a free conference registration and reimbursement of up to $750 for travel and lodging.