Current Scholarships

Conference Scholarships have been awarded. The recipients have been notified.
If you submitted an application: thank you for your interest in this opportunity!

The Bobbie H. Rowland Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of Conference Scholarships for Early Childhood professionals who work directly with children, ages Birth - 8 years, and/or families. These scholarships honor Dr. Bobbie H. Rowland, a pioneer in establishing Early Childhood programs in North Carolina.

Our goal is to support early childhood professionals currently demonstrating outstanding practice and who are interested in continued development to meet professional goals.You can apply for one of two fall Conferences in North Carolina and must plan to attend both days. A 1-year professional membership will be included. Approval from your Director/Supervisor is required:

  1- Revive, Renew, Restore -- NCAEYC Annual Conference
       September 20 - 21, 2024 at Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh

  2- Cradled in Care: Nurturing Mental Health from Roots to Peaks --  NCIMHA 2024 Annual Conference
       September 18 - 19, 2024 at Lake Junaluska near Asheville

When selected for a scholarship:
  1. Your Conference registration and 1-year membership will be paid directly to the Conference Organization by the BHR Foundation.
  2. You will be asked to submit a brief description of your Conference ‘takeaways’. For each ‘takeaway’, share your plans for using the information you learned/gained that will enhance the work you are doing with young children and families. 
  3. Additionally, a Director/Supervisor verification statement must be included.
  4. After we receive your follow-up documentation (in Steps 2 and 3), you will receive a stipend in the amount of $150 as a reimbursement for costs you incurred for attending the Conference (e.g. hotel, meals, or gas).

Review all information carefully before completing the Conference Scholarship Application  --  Submit by August 19th.