EDUCAUSE Scholarships

EDUCAUSE currently offers the EDUCAUSE Scholarship that helps members who demonstrate financial need as a result of limited professional development funding/resources to attend an EDUCAUSE event or training to advance their professional knowledge.

During the application process, applicants will identify the event they are interested in attending. If you are selected, the award will correspond to the registration fee for the selected event.

Please note: Scholarship professional awards typically cover event registration fees; additional support from your institution will be required for travel, meals, lodging, etc. In addition, full scholarships are available.

Sponsored by Ellucian | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner

Early-career professionals, we want to help you attend the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.

As part of our efforts to support newer professionals, EDUCAUSE—with support from Ellucian—has developed the EDUCAUSE Scholarship for Early-Career Professionals.

If you work in a technology role at an EDUCAUSE member institution, have 7 years or less of experience, and are eager to attend the 2026 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference but need financial support to do so, submit an application today.

What you Gain

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference connects the best thinkers in higher education technology and is THE event where professionals and technology providers from around the world gather to network, share ideas, grow professionally, and discover solutions to today’s challenges.

As an early-career professional, attending the conference will help you:

• Grow your professional network as you create meaningful connections with your community
• Learn about the latest trends in higher education technology from experts and community peers
• Explore innovative technology and solutions

Scholarship awardees will receive:

• A complimentary registration to the in-person EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 29–October 2, 2026
• A $1,000 flat-rate travel stipend to assist with transportation, lodging, and incidental expenses associated with attending the conference

How to Apply

If you're an early-career professional with a desire to participate in this year's EDUCAUSE Annual Conference and need support attending, submit an application by July 21, 2026.

After applying, your application will be reviewed by the EDUCAUSE Scholarship Advisory Committee. Our team anticipates notifying scholarship recipients by four weeks after the scholarship deadline.

Sponsored by Moran Technology Consulting | 2026 EDUCAUSE Mission Partner

The Professional Pipeline Student Scholarship assists and supports member institutions' students working or volunteering in IT or tech-heavy roles at colleges and universities who are considering a higher education IT career.

Students are first nominated by a professional at a member institution and then are invited to submit their own application.

As part of the scholarship package, EDUCAUSE will provide awardees with:

• A complimentary registration to the in-person EDUCAUSE Annual Conference.
• Complimentary hotel accommodations for three nights
• A flat-rate $1,000 travel stipend to assist with transportation and incidental expenses associated with attending the conference
• A mentor in the Higher Ed IT field with the opportunity to connect in person at the Conference
• A special conference orientation/overview from an EDUCAUSE VIP
• An awardee breakfast or lunch with EDUCAUSE leadership
• The opportunity for resume review and personalized career coaching from an experienced professional in the field

The Annual Conference convenes IT professionals and industry partners from around the world to showcase the best thinking in higher education IT. The conference is a place to learn, connect, and discover—it embodies the innovative ethos of the IT profession; it demonstrates the influential nature of IT professionals; and it is the place to excite the next generation of professionals to join the IT workforce.