It has been a difficult financial year for many organizations in our community. While we want to continue to encourage new professionals with scholarship opportunities, we also want to support those that have been with us for years who are losing their ability to attend COSA. That’s why this year we are offering scholarships to both Emerging Professionals (people who have not attended a COSA conference before) and to Returning Voices (people who have attended a COSA conference before). Both categories are eligible to receive conference registration scholarships AND conference registration + lodging scholarships.
COSA will award several scholarships to cover the registration costs for the 2026 conference. This award is made possible by our sponsors and merchandise sales from last year.
In addition, through a generous donation from Delani Wheeler’s family and friends, COSA will award at least one full scholarship, covering registration and lodging. Delani was a charter member of the COSA Steering Committee, an employee of the City of Boulder, and their passion and energy contributed hugely to COSA’s formation and success.
We do not have a set number of scholarships we will award for each category; scholarships will be based on the applications we receive.
Requirements
Candidates must be involved in open space, land trust, or natural resource management as an employee, board member, or student in an accredited program at the college level. Copy of a current student ID may be requested.
Exclusions
- Costs paid by your agency or organization cannot be reimbursed through the use of this scholarship.
- People who have received scholarships in the last two years are not eligible for a scholarship.
- COSA Board Members and members of the selection committee are not eligible for scholarships.
Apply by June 18 at 11:59 p.m.
Please note when completing your application, we are more interested in your goals for attendance rather than the reason you cannot financially attend.