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2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) Scholarship

Apply by February 21, 2025

Make your FCCLA National Leadership Conference experience possible by applying for an FCCLA NLC Scholarship.

FCCLA understands that circumstances may not enable all student members to attend the National Leadership Conference without financial assistance. Therefore, NLC Scholarships ($2,500 value each) will be awarded to aid student members in offsetting the cost of attending the 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL.

All nationally affiliated student members through grade 11 who have not attended a National Leadership Conference and are in good standing are eligible to apply for the 2025 NLC Scholarship. Students must also have the support of their chapter adviser and school administration to travel to the 2025 National Leadership Conference independently.

These NLC Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic merit, community engagement, and school/FCCLA involvement. All applicants must demonstrate financial need.

 

EACH SCHOLARSHIP WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
  • Full Conference Registration - The NLC Scholarship includes full conference registration for the student member for the 2025 National Leadership Conference. This registration also includes the special event and the After Party. 
  • Up To Six (6) Night Hotel Stay - Housing will be provided at a conference hotel of FCCLA’s choice. National staff will coordinate booking hotel rooms. Each scholarship recipient will be in a shared room with another student scholarship recipient.
  • Flight/Travel - FCCLA National Staff will coordinate with scholarship winners to book flights.
    • Each scholarship recipient will be provided ground transportation to and from the airport to the conference hotel.
  • Meals - Meals During Travel to and From the Conference:
    • FCCLA will provide scholarship recipients with a pre-paid per diem card ($50) to cover meal costs during travel to and from the conference.
    • On-Site Meals at the Conference: During the conference, on-site meals will be covered by the chaperone, with a designated allowance for meals. Any meals obtained separately from the chaperone will be the responsibility of the scholar. 
  • Official Uniform for Students - This scholarship will also provide the student members with the following uniform items each; one (1) red blazer and two (2) dresses, or two (2) white button-up shirts, and two (2) pairs of black slacks or skirts. FCCLA national staff will coordinate ordering the uniform items and shipping to the recipients before the National Leadership Conference.

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Opens: December 9, 2024

Application Deadline:  February 21, 2025

Top Applicants Notification: March 18, 2025

Scholarship Announcement: April 16, 2025

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The ideal scholarship recipient will have demonstrated financial hardship and/or is from a low-income family, has a strong academic record, and is highly involved in their FCCLA chapter, school, and community. The review committee will take into consideration extenuating circumstances such as; recent job loss, illness, and injury.  Applicants may not be higher than grade 11 during the application process and must have never attended the National Leadership Conference previously. 

The review committee will select individuals they believe will most likely leverage this learning opportunity. They will seek candidates who are eager to learn, have not attended a national leadership conference, and plan to apply the skills and knowledge gained to benefit their careers, their FCCLA Chapter, and their communities. The scholarship selection panel's decisions are final.

EXPECTATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
  • If selected to receive one of the NLC Scholarships, the student member must confirm their ability to attend the 2025 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL from July 4-10, 2025
  • Selected recipients will be expected to travel independently to Orlando, where FCCLA will provide chaperones for the duration of the National Leadership Conference. 
  • The student member must also be willing to sign a release form so they can be featured in conference promotions, including--but not limited to--live appearances on stage, press and video interviews, and sessions with sponsors and FCCLA board/committee members.
  • FCCLA will provide scholarship recipients with a conference schedule outlining sessions and workshops they are expected to attend and provide feedback.
  • Scholarship recipients will also be expected to participate in a follow-up interview with FCCLA staff to discuss their experiences and share what they learned.
  • If the scholarship recipient does not attend NLC, they will be expected to reimburse FCCLA for the cost of the flight, hotel, and uniform pieces provided. 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Student members need to prepare materials in advance and should have the following items ready to complete their application. All items must be submitted via the online scholarship application form found on FCCLA’s Website by February 21, 2025. No late submissions will be accepted. The essays and answers on this application are to be your own and not created by AI.

PLEASE NOTE:  Once you begin your application, you will not be able to save and return to it at a later time. 

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  • FCCLA Student Member ID# - If you do not know your ID# please contact your chapter adviser to provide it.
  • Upload documentation of your complete name as it appears on your identification for booking travel. (a copy of your photo ID preferred)
  • Completed form with Uniform Measurements
  • Signed Letter of support from your State Adviser.
  • Signed letter of support from your Chapter Adviser.
  • Acknowledgement Page with a signature from your Parent/Guardian, Chapter Adviser, and School Administrator.
  • Letter of explanation of your current financial need. This letter must be 300 words, describe your household income and any other financial situations you are facing, and should be no more than 750 words.  This letter can be completed by a Parent/Guardian. (30 Points)
  • Current extracurricular and community involvement résumé that includes out-of-classroom activities that you have participated in and outline contributions you’ve made to FCCLA and your community. Your résumé should be no more than two (2) pages and must be formatted as a .pdf document. (20 Points) No pictures on your resume.
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  • Responses to the following essay prompts:
    • Written Essay: Write about a time when you faced a difficult situation or challenge. What steps did you take to handle it, and how did you feel once you overcame it?  The essay must be at least 300 words but no more than 500. (25 Points)
    • Written Essay: How has your involvement in FCCLA helped you grow as a person, and how has the Dare to Dream theme inspired your journey? The essay must be at least 300 words but no more than 500. (25 Points)

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