Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in the NCJFCJ’s Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship, established in 2023 through a donation from past NCJFCJ Board Director Jeanne Karadanis.

The Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship covers conference registration fees, and is available to domestic violence advocates and law enforcement officers who are members in good standing of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ).

Completion of a scholarship application form and registration for a tuition-based NCJFCJ program or conference is a requirement of the application process.

Please complete the full scholarship registration below to be considered for a scholarship opportunity.

Applications are currently being accepted for tuition scholarships to attend:

The 2026 National Conference on Juvenile Justice is scheduled for March 15-18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Applications are due no later than January 9, 2026.
The 89th Annual Conference is scheduled for July 19 – 22, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.
Applications are due no later than May 8, 2026.

The Increasing Domestic Violence Awareness Scholarship

Which event are you applying for?*
- Annual Conference
- Juvenile Justice Conference
Name*
First Last
Organization*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Professional Designation*
Judge, magistrate, attorney, child welfare professional, probation officer, etc.
Are you an NCJFCJ member in good standing?*
- Yes
- No
Membership will be verified at application review.
Have you ever attended an NCJFCJ Conference or Institute?*
- Yes
- No
Which conference(s) or institute? And when?
What is the nature of your financial need or hardship which prompts your application for a scholarship?*
Do you have a funding source for travel, lodging, and other related expenses?*
- Yes
- No
How would your attendance at this program further the mission of NCJFCJ?*
The mission of the NCJFCJ is to provide all judges, courts, and related agencies involved with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases with the knowledge and skills to improve the lives of the families and children who seek justice.
In what ways would your attendance contribute to the NCJFCJ's commitment to honoring diversity in all its forms?*
Please provide one reference*
Name, contact information, relationship, etc.
Are there additional circumstances the NCJFCJ Scholarship Committee should consider in reviewing your application?*
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