Funding & Scholarships
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Funding Ideas to Attend the Conference
- Professional development or PTSA grants can help with registration and travel expenses.
- School booster organization may provide support for continuing education.
- Students: Check on undergraduate and/or graduate travel grants for professional development, research presentations, and more.
- ASTA State or Student Chapters may offer scholarships or grants.
- Local arts organizations may have funds for ongoing professional development may assist.
- Other professional associations (i.e. Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia) may offer grants for students and professionals
- Book hotel and travel arrangements EARLY to secure the best rates.
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Justification Toolkit
Why should you attend the 2026 ASTA National Conference? Use this Justification Toolkit to learn more about how to advocate for your attendance, professional development, and funding ideas!
George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Foundation for the Advancement of String Education (FASE) in conjunction with ASTA