Worlds Largest Conference
for Black Trans
Liberation
What is the
BTAC Conference Scholarship Program?
This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of our conference donors, sponsors, and attendees who contribute to our scholarship fundraisers. Together, we are building a stronger and more inclusive community.
The BTAC25 Scholarship Opportunity Is Now Closed!
Applications will reopen in October for BTAC26
We are thrilled to announce that applications for the BTAC 2026 Scholarship Program are now open!
The Black Trans Advocacy Conference (BTAC) offers a scholarship program designed to reduce financial barriers and support transgender individuals from historically marginalized communities across the United States.
Scholarship recipients are invited into a dynamic conference experience rooted in community building, empowerment, and shared responsibility.
Through participation in BTAC’s Wellness, Advocacy, and Host Committee Volunteer programs, participants deepen their leadership practice while contributing to a collective vision of social justice and liberation.
If you want to learn or impact our Black Trans Community, you need to be at events where we gather and talk about our issues.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Due to the limitations in space, applications submitted prior to the deadline will be considered first.
If you have missed the deadline, late applications are accepted and will be considered as space is available.
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The deadline to submit an application is February 13 11:59 CST
FEBRUARY 2nd
Submit Application for Scholarship Consideration
FEBRUARY 17-19th
Application Review & Interview Invitation
Applicant Interview & Approval Notice
MARCH 6th 6PM CST
Attend Scholarship Informational on zoom.
Finalize Scholarship Hotel/Registration
APRIL
Add Attendee Information to Conference App
Summit Enrollment in Conference App
APRIL
Onsite Attendee Scholarship Orientation Meeting
Tuesday April 21 (Time TBD)
APRIL
Participate in conference workshops, events and summits.
Serve as a volunteer during the conference to meet scholarship volunteer requirements.
APRIL-MAY
Submit conference event reflection statement
All scholarship applicants must:
- Identify as Black GNC/Non-binary, Transman or Transwoman
- Register to participate in the conference
- Attend Scholarship Informational Meeting
- Attend Scholarship Orientation at hotel April 21 (Time:TBD)
- Participate and complete (6) min program courses at the conference.
- Volunteer a minimum of 8hrs
- Complete (1) 150 word min conference program reflection statement.
Scholarship limitations and payment includes:
- Does not cover short stays. You are required to participate in all 5 days of the program, arriving at check in on April 21.
- Does not cover your transportation cost. You are responsible for own air/flight and ground transportation expenses.Â
- Does not cover a room to yourself. If you do not want to room share, you are able to pay for a room to yourself at 50% discount. You will receive an invoice to pay either $577.92 for 6-night stay or $481.60 for 5- night stay paid on or before March 1.
- If you are awarded partial scholarships of either hotel or general registration you will receive an invoice to be paid on or before March 1. Registration Invoice is at discount rate of $375.
Join the Movement with #BTAC2026
Be part of the 13th National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala.
We need passionate individuals to serve with us on one of the following teams:
Event Team: Support hotel and event sales, logistics, guest hospitality, set-up/take-down, and check-ins.
Advocacy Coaches: Guide attendees in their goal to Landing a Job, Small Business Development, First-Time Homebuying or Fitness & Nutrition Journey.
Peer Mentors: Facilitate groups, wellness goal check ins, and coordinate retreats and quarterly activities.
Social Media Team: Manage Instagram/TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn to increase community connection.Â
Partnership & Fundraising Team: Drive and support membership, and individual and business contributions.
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Host Committee Volunteer Scholarship: provides advocates a Full 5-night room share or 50% discount off hote and 50% Discount Full Registration scholarship to lead in one of the following teams: Event Team, Advocacy Coach, Peer Mentor, Social Media Team, or Partnership & Fundraising Team.
Trans Empowerment Scholarship: provides the transgender community, accessing the conference for the first time, either a full 5-night room share or 50% discount on general registration scholarship to participate in the empowerment summit program focused on holistic wellness and peer support.
THANK YOU for your interest in the National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala!
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon.
