SCHOLARSHIPS TO NAPFA EVENTS
Diahann W. Lassus Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by the NAPFA Foundation. This scholarship is available to NAPFA members and non-members. This scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to students from CFP® Board Registered financial planning programs to attend a NAPFA National Conference. The scholarship will cover conference registration and a stipend for expenses of up to $300. Five scholarships will be awarded for each NAPFA conference (Spring and Fall). The application submission period is currently open and applications may be submitted below.
The Spring Conference application deadline is February 6.
Access & Engagement Conference Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the NAPFA DEI Committee. Two (2) scholarships are available to NAPFA members and non-members to support participation in the NAPFA Spring 2026 National Conference in Minneapolis, MN from May 6-9, 2026. The scholarship includes conference registration, three hotel nights, and a travel and expense stipend of up to $500.
The Spring Conference application deadline is February 6.
Gail Parker Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by the NAPFA Foundation. This scholarship is awarded to an advisor (NAPFA member or non-member) attending their first NAPFA National Conference who demonstrates a commitment to advancing inclusive leadership and expanding representation within the financial planning profession. This scholarship honors Gail Parker’s legacy by supporting planners who seek to create a more equitable and welcoming profession for all. The scholarship includes conference registration and up to $500 toward travel expenses.
The Spring Conference application deadline is February 6.
NAPFA Genesis Conference Scholarship
Four (4) scholarships are available for early-career advisors within approximately their first 10 years in the profession who want to attend the NAPFA National Conference, with Early Bird conference registration and $750 toward travel/hotel support. Please note that scholarships are not generally awarded to someone with a professional development budget over $1,000, a full-time student, or someone who has received a scholarship in prior years.
The Spring Conference application deadline is February 6.
NEMA Region Conference Scholarship
Two (2) scholarships are available for individuals who work or live in the Northeast Mid-Atlantic NAPFA region. The scholarship includes the cost of Early Bird conference registration.
The Spring Conference application deadline is February 6.
South Region National Conference
One (1) scholarship is available for an individual who works or lives in the South NAPFA region. The scholarship includes the cost of Early Bird conference registration.
The Spring Conference application deadline is February 6.
CFP® EXAM SCHOLARSHIPS
Lynn Ballou Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by the NAPFA Foundation. This scholarship is available to NAPFA members and non-members. This scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to students from CFP® Board Registered financial planning programs to cover CFP® exam costs. One scholarship will be awarded each CFP® exam cycle. Learn more about this scholarship.
TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Women's Initiative Scholarship
The purpose of the NAPFA Women’s Initiative is to attract, support, educate, and develop women as leaders within the financial advisory profession and to raise awareness of the need for more female advisors. Women currently represent less than 30% of financial advisors in the profession.
This scholarship supports undergraduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in personal finance and a commitment to advancing women’s representation and leadership within the financial advisory profession.
Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in a college or university in the United States who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2026.
The scholarship award includes a $2,500 scholarship to be applied toward educational expenses, a complimentary one-year student affiliate membership to NAPFA, and mentoring opportunities through the NAPFA Women’s Initiative.
Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2026.