Current Scholarships
Deadline has passed
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- From Village to Vision: Using an Upstream Approach to Build Networks of Support for
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health -- NCIMHA 2025 Annual Conference
September 17-18, 2025 at The Village Inn hotel & event center in Clemmons
2- ILLUMINATING TOMORROW: sparking vision, igniting practice -- NCAEYC Annual
Conference
October 24 - 25, 2025 at Marriott Crabtree in Raleigh
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 $175 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 September 2nd.
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- From Village to Vision: Using an Upstream Approach to Build Networks of Support for
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health -- NCIMHA 2025 Annual Conference
September 17-18, 2025 at The Village Inn hotel & event center in Clemmons
2- ILLUMINATING TOMORROW: sparking vision, igniting practice -- NCAEYC Annual
Conference
October 24 - 25, 2025 at Marriott Crabtree in Raleigh
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 $175 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 September 2nd.
Deadline has passed
