NSA Student Scholarships Grant

The NSA Student Scholarships, provided by the National Speakers Association Foundation, support full-time students pursuing public speaking careers. Since 1989, the foundation has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to students with demonstrated public speaking abilities. This year, up to six scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible students, fostering their educational goals while giving back to their communities.

What is the National Speakers Association Foundation?
The National Speakers Association (NSA) Foundation serves to help those members and families of our NSA Community, as well as those in need in our larger global community.
Since 1989, the NSA Foundation has provided annual scholarships to students who have at least a junior status or working on a graduate degree with demonstrated ability in public speaking. Or students who wish to use and/or pursue a career in public speaking. To date, the Foundation has awarded over half-a-million dollars to help students achieve their educational goals while, at the same time, giving back to the communities where they attend class, work and live.
Six of the scholarships are named in honor of a renowned NSA member who was also a thought-leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor and/or a nationally recognized speaker.
This year, NSAF will award up to six $5,000 scholarships to students who meet the criteria below.

Eligibility

Full-time student, as defined by your institution, from a four-year accredited college or university.
At least junior status at the start of the Fall 2025 term or be working on a graduate degree.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.