National Scholarship Providers Association

The latest fiscal 2027 budget proposal maintains Pell Grant funding while eliminating TRIO and GEAR UP programs, cutting $354 million in grants for minority-serving institutions, and reducing Federal Work-Study funding by 90%. Read more: bit.ly/41qU3Bm

You want to do more to support your scholars, but your team doesn't have the bandwidth. Join our Whole Scholar Success Summit on May 13 for strategies that work without a bigger budget or team. Register: bit.ly/NSPA_WSS

Welcome to our newest members: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation, Mt. Hood Community College, Chicago Map Society, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, and Wells Mountain Initiative 🙌 Explore member benefits and join NSPA: bit.ly/44X4BJL

Next week: Learn how to unlock scholar leadership potential and strengthen retention, engagement, and program outcomes. 👥⭐ Register: bit.ly/4bPdFFn

📊 JUST RELEASED: NSPA's inaugural Compensation & Benefits Benchmark report. Industry-specific data on salary, staffing patterns, and benefits for scholarship providers. See how you compare 👉  bit.ly/4mahJUk

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🚨 Final hours to submit your NSPA 2026 session proposal! Deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM ET. 🔗 bit.ly/NSPA2026RFP

Session proposals for NSPA 2026 close tomorrow, March 31!  If you've been thinking about sharing your expertise with the scholarship community in San Antonio, this is your chance. Submit your proposal: bit.ly/NSPA2026RFP

Meet Lindie Gardner, our 2025 Ann Radcliffe Award recipient and Program Director at WWIN. ✨ In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating her work supporting 150 scholars annually with a 99% graduation rate and deep community connections. 🔗 bit.ly/4dfenNm

What keeps scholars going when things get hard? (Spoiler: it's not just more money.) Join our Whole Scholar Success Summit on May 13. Three sessions on supporting scholar persistence without a bigger team or budget. Register: bit.ly/NSPA_WSS

Looking for practical advice from colleagues who understand the unique challenges of corporate scholarship programs? Join our Learning Circle next Wednesday, April 1 at 2pm ET. No slides. No presentations. Just honest conversation. Register → bit.ly/3Q0Aeyb

⏰ Session proposals close next week! ⏰ Don’t miss your chance to help shape the scholarship community’s most important conversations at NSPA 2026 in San Antonio. Submit your proposal today: bit.ly/NSPA2026RFP

The NSPA Exchange holds over $2 billion in scholarship opportunities. 💰🎓 As an NSPA member, you get exclusive access to data and insights that help you better inform how you design and administer scholarships.  Ready to explore? Join NSPA today: bit.ly/44X4BJL

Pell Grant funding is facing serious challenges. CBO projects a $5.5B shortfall in fiscal 2026, potentially growing to $11.5B the next year. Higher ed organizations are urging Congress to act now to prevent student disruptions. Read more: highereddive.com/news/higher-ed…

🛎️ Under 2 weeks left to submit your NSPA 2026 session proposal!

Stop juggling tools. Start building community. 🤝 Next week, NSPA Premium Partner @hivebrite demonstrates how to build scholar communities that enable mentorship, collaboration, and lasting impact in one platform. Register: bit.ly/4cXzP9k

NSPA 2026 sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now available! From Diamond packages to tailored exhibitor showcases, connect directly with scholarship professionals seeking solutions. View the prospectus and reserve yours: bit.ly/4sKq7eY

They're not first-years. Not transfers. Academically advanced yet socially new—meet the "Firstfers." Join us next week as we explore how scholarship programs can reimagine support for this emerging student population.  Register: bit.ly/4bsaRwt

Women's History Month spotlight: Since its founding, WISP has supported 3,000+ survivors pursuing higher education with $50 million in scholarships and trauma-informed support. Read the full article about WISP's enduring impact: bit.ly/470uCd8

More than concerts and livestock. NSPA member @RODEOHOUSTON has committed $660+ million to education since 1932, including $320 million in scholarships supporting Texas students. 🎓