NIA Scholarship Fund

In order to encourage growth and public awareness of the insulator hobby through collecting, dealing, and educational endeavors the National Insulator Association, Inc. (NIA) has established the NIA Scholarship Fund. Grants may be awarded as an Academic Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 and/or a Vocational Scholarship in the amount of $500.00. Scholarships are NOT renewable.

It is the intention of the NIA and its Board of Directors to award at least one scholarship each year. The number and type of awards given will be determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may adjust the amount of the award at any time. The number and amount of awards will be determined by the financial balance in the Scholarship Fund.

The Scholarship Application is available on line at:

Scholarship Application

The Scholarship Application Guide is available on line at:

Application Guidelines

All applications are to be completed and forwarded electronically or by mail to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

Email: scholarship@nia.org

Kay Bryant, NIA #4099

8061 S.E. Helen Terrace

Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Applicants are instructed to complete an essay of a maximum of 300 words which will show the relationship of the applicant’s career and educational goals to the mission statement and goals of the National Insulator Association.

The NIA Mission Statement: The National Insulator Association, Inc. will perpetuate the insulator collecting hobby.

The goals of the NIA:

· Encourage growth and public awareness of the insulator hobby through collecting, dealing, and educational endeavors.

· Protect the interests of the insulator collectors and dealers.

· Establish standards and ethics that govern fair dealing between collectors and dealers.

The NIA Scholarship Committee Chairperson must receive completed applications for Vocational Scholarships no later than15 days after enrollment at an eligible educational institution. Applications for Academic Scholarships must be received no later than March 1^st in order to be considered for the following academic year. Applications received that are incomplete or fail to comply with the application instructions will not be considered. Applications will not be returned to the applicant.

The Committee’s recommendations should be delivered to the Board of Directors on or before May 1^st. The recommendations should be approved by the Board of Directors by June 1^st. Once the Board of Directors approves the recommendations, letters must be sent to all applicants notifying them of an award or declination.

Scholarship grant payments will be publicly presented at the Awards Banquet during the NIA National Show and Convention generally held in July. Checks will be mailed to the recipient, but the check will be made payable to the educational institution. The payment to the college or university is accompanied by a memorandum explaining the NIA scholarship policies and requesting that the school notify the Association (NIA) if the student does not register or withdraws from school. When a student withdraws, the institution issues a refund check to the NIA. Returned monies are credited to the scholarship fund.

The NIA may make public announcements about awards that have been granted not only to give deserved recognition to the recipient, but also to stimulate additional support for the scholarship program. Press releases to local publications or trade and hobby magazines may, when appropriate, result in a short article or news brief.

Academic Scholarship

The NIA offers an academic scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 per academic year. The scholarship is NOT renewable.

· Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible educational institution.

· Applicants must complete all elements of the Scholarship Application.

· The student’s undergraduate study may be in any academic area.

· Applicants must be a candidate for a degree at an eligible educational institution, and the scholarship must be used to pay qualified education expenses.

You are a candidate for a degree if you attend a secondary school or are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or you attend an accredited educational institution that is authorized to provide a program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s or higher degree.
An eligible educational institution is one that maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.
Qualified education expenses are for tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution. They also include course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required of all students in your course of instruction.

Applications for academic scholarships must be completed and received by the NIA Scholarship Committee no later than March 1^st to be considered for the following academic year. Applications received that are incomplete or fail to comply with the application instructions will not be considered. Applications will not be returned to the applicant.

Vocational Scholarship

The NIA offers a vocational scholarship in the amount of $500.00. The scholarship is not renewable.

· Applicants must complete all applicable elements of the Scholarship Application.

· Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a course of instruction leading to a career related to the generation, distribution or application of electrical energy.

· Applicants must be a candidate for a degree at an eligible educational institution, and the scholarship must be used to pay qualified education expenses.

You are a candidate for a degree if you attend an accredited educational institution that is authorized to provide a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
An eligible educational institution is one that maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities.
Qualified education expenses are for tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an eligible educational institution. They also include course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, and equipment that are required of all students in your course of instruction.

Applications for vocational scholarships must be completed and received by the NIA Scholarship Committee no later than 15 days after enrollment at an eligible educational institution to be considered. Applications received that are incomplete or fail to comply with the application instructions will not be considered. Applications will not be returned to the applicant.

The following PDF documents provide an application and scholarship guide:

Scholarship Application Guide

Scholarship Application