NFDA CONVENTION & EXPO SCHOLARSHIPS

The Funeral Service Foundation awards NFDA Convention & Expo scholarships to funeral directors licensed in the US or Canada. Valued at up to $2,200, each scholarship covers full registration fees, three nights of lodging at a host hotel, and up to $500 in travel reimbursement.

ABOUT THE CONVENTION

The NFDA International Convention & Expo is the premier networking and education event for funeral service professionals across the US. Learn from profession leaders during our daily keynote presentations, connect with other funeral professionals and learn from one another’s experiences, and take advantage of exclusive offers while exploring the latest in products and services from leading suppliers.

  • This scholarship is intended only for licensed funeral service professionals who plan to attend the NFDA International Convention & Expo.
  • Funeral directors may be licensed in the US or Canada.
  • Recipients of other Funeral Service Foundation scholarships may apply.
  • Those who have already registered for the Convention may apply.
  • Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, religious beliefs, age, national origin, or disability.
  • Scholarships are available to NFDA members and non-members.
  • Scholarships are not renewable and a candidate may only receive this award once.
  • If unable to attend designated scholarship events, the scholarship recipient will forfeit his or her scholarship for that year, but may apply in subsequent years.
  • All scholarships are subject to available funds.
  • All award decisions of the Funeral Service Foundation are final.
  • Alternates may be selected in the event that a scholarship recipient decides not to accept the award.
  • Only completed applications will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • The Funeral Service Foundation reserves the right to eliminate from consideration incomplete applications without further notice to the applicant.
  • Recipients will be notified via email.
  • Convention presenters are not eligible for NFDA Convention scholarships at the bottom of Terms and Guidelines.
Convention Scholarship Text

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

SUBMISSION PERIOD
Online applications accepted June 2 – July 23, 2026.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Each candidate is required to answer six questions (limited to 250 words each), submit a brief video of no more than two minutes, and request a letter of recommendation – ensuring that it is submitted by the deadline.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Miranda Baker
Graceful Journey Mortuary Solutions, LLC,
Marine, IL

Kaitlin Bigelow
Minor Funeral and Cremation Center,
Rutland, VT

Kerri Bittner
Elm Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park,
Daleville, IN

Ben Bohl
Heritage Funeral Homes,
Muskego, WI

Paul Stephen Buonfiglio
Boston Cremation,
Malden, MA

Mandy Butler
Cyrus Works Smith Family Funeral,
Macon, GA

Randi Cloud
Lake Washington Institute of Technology,
Issaquah, WA

Twuleeka Davis
O.H. Pye Funeral Home,
Eastpointe, MI

Lucia Dickinson
Northeast Texas Community College
Oklahoma City, OK

Brockton Elkins
Ronk Funeral Home,
Dyersburg, TN

Monica Hall
Hills Mortuary,
St. Charles, MO

Edwin Jackson
Community College of Baltimore County,
Baltimore, MD

 

Edwin Jackson
Community College of Baltimore County,
Baltimore, MD

Chanda Jeffers
Wylie Funeral Home,
Owings Mills, MD

Jaret Jones
Qualicum Beach Memorial Services,
Pasrksville, BC, Canada

Anna Junkins
Altmeyer Funeral Home,
Newport News, VA

Retanna Mire
Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home,
Opelousas, LA

Dennis Ryans II
Kemp Funeral Fome,
Southfield, MI

Katlyn Taueetia
Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services
Cecil, PA

Jules Tetlow
R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.,
North East, MD

Hailey Tolman
Jones and Jones Betts,
East Wenatchee, WA

Brandy Warner
Coffey Funeral Home (SCI),
Tazewell, TN

Dillan Williams
TR Dallas Funeral & Cremation Services,
Gainsville, FL

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