ASAE-USAE Travel Scholarship 

Applications open January 12^th 2026 and close March 15^th 2026

Background:

Ross E. Heller, founder, and publisher of USAE and CustomNEWS, Inc., in 2021 generously donated $100,000 to ASAE Research Foundation. This act of generosity in honor of Anne Daly Heller led to the creation of a restricted fund that will provide financial assistance to ASAE members seeking to attend ASAE Annual Meeting for professional development, networking, and career advancement.

Description:

The ASAE-USAe Travel Scholarship awards three scholarships annually to support a diverse pool of ASAE members who are committed to advancing their knowledge, network, and career development in association management.

The ASAE Research Foundation will provide complimentary registration for recipients to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition and two additional ASAE in-person educational events. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded a stipend of $3,000, complimentary access to the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, and two additional ASAE in-person educational events.

Complimentary registration for these events is included in the award. Once granted, the stipend (made payable to awardees employer) is intended to cover the cost of awardee’s transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, and incidentals.

Eligibility:

• ASAE Members and Non-members are eligibile

• Ability to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition

• Professional letter of Support

• Designation of financial need and explanation

Questions or concerns? Contact ASAE Research Foundation at ASAEFoundation@asaecenter.org; enter in email subject line, ASAE-USAE Travel Scholarship.