Worlds Largest Conference

for Black Trans

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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.

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the BTAC 2025 Scholarship Program are now open!

The Black Trans Advocacy Conference (BTAC) offers a unique scholarship program designed to empower transgender individuals from minority communities across the U.S.

This program provides access to an unparalleled experience in community building, empowerment, and leadership development. It also connects local communities to our mission of achieving social equality through BTAC’s Wellness, Advocacy & Activism, and Host Committee Volunteer Programs.

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.

Monica Roberts

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. .
The deadline to submit an application is January 17.

Application Open

DECEMBER-JANUARY
Submit Application for Scholarship Consideration

Applicant Interview

FEBRUARY
Application Review & Interview Invitation
Applicant Interview & Approval Notice

Meeting

MARCH
Attend Scholarship Informational on zoom.
Finalize Scholarship Hotel/Registration

App Enrollment

APRIL
Add Attendee Information to Conference App
Summit Enrollment in Conference App

Orientation

APRIL
Onsite Attendee Scholarship Orientation Meeting
10am Tuesday April 22

Participate

APRIL
Participate in conference workshops, events and summits.
Serve as a volunteer during the conference to meet scholarship volunteer requirements.

Wrap Up

APRIL-MAY
Submit conference event reflection statement

Scholarship

Opportunites

Scholarship Elgibility & Enrollment
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 22 at 10am.
Participate and complete (5) min program courses at the conference.
Volunteer a minimum of 8hrs
Complete (1) 150 word min conference program reflection statement.

Scholarship Coverage Limitations & Payment Invoice
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 at 10am April 22.
Does not cover your transportation cost. You are responsible for own air/flight and ground transportation expenses.
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 $504 for 6-night stay or $410 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 $250.

Host Committee Volunteer Scholarship
Host Committee Volunteer Scholarship: provides advocates a Full 6-night room share and general registration scholarship to lead in one of the following teams: Event Team, Advocacy Coach, Peer Mentor, Social Media Team, Outreach Team or Partnership & Fundraising Team.

Trans Empowerment Scholarship
Trans Empowerment Scholarship: provides the transgender community a Full 5-night room share and general registration scholarship to participate in the empowerment summit program focused on holistic wellness and peer support.

Parent & Kid Scholarship
Parent & Kid Scholarship: provides one transgender youth 12-17 of age and one parent with conference registration and a 5night hotel stay to participate in the Parent & Kid Summit program. Please, only one application needed for parent/kid group

Minister Bobbie Jean Baker Memorial Scholarship
Minister Bobbie Jean Baker Memorial Scholarship: provides transgender women who reside in the State of California with partial scholarships of either hotel or general registration scholarship to participate in the conference program.

Ronnie Grace Memorial Scholarship
Ronnie Grace Memorial Scholarship: provides transgender women who reside in the State of Wisconsin with partial scholarships of either hotel or general registration scholarship to participate in the conference program

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BTAC25 Scholarship

THANK YOU for your interest in the National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala!
Applications for conference scholarships are available in October and close in January of each program year.

Attendee Scholarship Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone*
Email*

Social Media Page

Facebook or Instagram
LinkedIN Page

Demographic Information
I define my race as*
I define my gender as*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year

Emploment History
Highest level of education*
Longest length of employment on one job*
Your Application Details
Scholarship Application for which program?*
Which team would you like to volunteer?*
Which team would you like to volunteer??*
Which event team role?*
Which advocacy team role?*
Which social media role?*
What do you hope to benefit from participating in the program?*
What knowledge, experience or skill do you bring to the program?*
How will you use what you've learned to create social change?*
Why should you be selected to receive a scholarship to participate in the conference program?*
How many BTAC Conference have you attended? Is this your first time participating in a BTAC Conference?*

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