Scholarship Applications for 2026 Are Live!

Hands hold the edges of a square purple card that reads "What are your hopes for what the future holds for you?" in white text during the 2025 ACCT conference and exposition.

Thank you for your interest!

We’re proud to offer scholarships each year to support attendees who may otherwise be unable to afford registration fees. Recipients benefit from having their registration fees covered, allowing them to focus on travel and lodging expenses.

The Conference Work Group awards scholarships to individuals indicating interest in sponsorship to the ACCT International Conference. As sponsors, ACCT International provides financial support for registration fees. An individual must submit a Conference Scholarship Application to indicate interest in being a candidate for sponsorship.

2025 Scholarship Fundraising Events

While in Cleveland, OH we raised more funds than ever before to support the scholarship program and help deserving individuals attend the annual conference for our return to Oklahoma City, OK! We brought three exciting ways for folks to contribute and win amazing prizes: the Raffle, the Human Slot Machine, and our live auction.

The Raffle and Human Slot Machine events took place in the Exhibit Hall during regular hall hours, offering a fun and interactive way to give back to our community. The Raffle featured incredible prizes donated by the ACCT International community, while the Human Slot Machine added a unique twist to the festivities with a chance to “spin” and win items from our new merch store.

Thanks to a generous donation from ACCT Member Michelle Hepler, an exclusive bottle of Buffalo Trace raised an incredible $1,300 USD for our scholarship program during our live auction hosted during the Awards Ceremony.

Want to learn more about how to participate? Visit the Special Events page for all the details, including how to purchase tickets and when the events are happening. Together, we can make a difference and continue to grow our community through our scholarship program!

Applying

To apply for a scholarship, we ask folks to complete an online application and for one (1) short reference letter. Applications submitted without a reference letter will not be considered. The reference letter should include:

The scholarship applicant’s name.
A brief note on the applicant’s most significant accomplishments and contributions. (Examples include but aren’t limited to: scholastic proficiency, evidence of leadership, school, community, or professional activity and service.)
A brief note on why the applicant should receive the award (such as character attributes).

Please have reference letters sent to: events@acctinfo.org

Selection Process

Current members of the Conference Work Group carefully review all scholarship applications and selects recipients based on their availability, skills, and experience. Selected volunteers are notified via email and provided with further instructions, typically by October.

Registering

Once selected, scholarship recipients receive instructions on how to register for the event and redeem their discounted registration rate, typically via email.

Cancellation Policy

If your availability changes and you’re no longer able to attend the annual conference, please notify the Conference Work Group as soon as possible using the contact information listed below. We understand that circumstances may arise, and we appreciate your prompt communication.

Occasionally these cancellations allow us to offer last-minute scholarships to previously denied applicants. Recipients will be contacted to discuss interest and availability should this opportunity become available.

Contact Information

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For additional questions or support regarding volunteering, please contact the event team.