DEADLINE: 2026 CD/NLA Scholarship Applications Due!
September 10
The NLA Scholarship Program, organized and funded by the NLA, is designed to enable new operators to attend the CD/NLA Fall Show in Washington, D.C., from October 25-27, 2026. These scholarships provide an unsurpassed business development opportunity for operators who have recently launched their companies and have never attended a CD/NLA event before.
What does the scholarship include?
- One (1) Full Show Pass to the 2026 CD/NLA Fall Show. ($599)
- Three (3) paid nights at host hotel, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. ($897)
- One (1) year NLA membership if scholarship winner is not currently an NLA member. ($395+)
- Networking and education to grow your business (Priceless!)
Opening Date: Applications open on August 7, 2026.
Deadline: Complete applications must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
Questions about the scholarship experience? Reach out to board members Paula DeBiasi and James Jordan, former scholarship winners!
Learn more about the scholarship and how to apply here.