This scholarship is intended for first-time attendees and covers all travel expenses, including:
  • Transportation to and from Louisville
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Conference registration

​Nomination Requirements

Each nominee must submit a formal letter of intent that includes:
  • A description of how attending the APH Annual Meeting will benefit their professional growth.
  • A list of APH products they use in their current role and how they are used.
  • Examples of innovative or “outside the box” uses of APH products.
  • Strategies for promoting the use of APH products among students and colleagues.
  • A plan for how they will share information and insights gained from the meeting with peers and their professional community.

​Selection Process

Members of the APH Educational Services Advisory Committee (ESAC) review and score nominations based on the criteria listed above. Each year, five professionals are selected to receive the APH Scholar designation and attend the Annual Meeting. Many past Scholars have gone on to serve as ex officio trustees, receive national awards, and become recognized leaders in the field.

​Expanded Opportunities for APH Scholars

Beginning in 2016, APH introduced an opportunity for two Scholars from the previous year to return and participate in the Spring ESAC meetings. These returning Scholars are expected to:
  • Attend all committee meetings and presentations
  • Engage in dialogue with APH staff
  • Contribute to the committee's written commendations and recommendations
  • Submit a reflective report summarizing key takeaways and experiences
Each returning Scholar is assigned to one of the two ESAC subcommittees for the duration of the meeting. In addition, previous APH Scholars may be invited to participate as peer reviewers for APH Hive courses, contributing to the development and improvement of professional learning materials and resources.

My APH Experience

In 2018, I was honored to be nominated by Carson Cochran, Ex Officio Trustee and Program Manager of the Georgia Instructional Materials Center. I was selected as one of five APH Scholars that year. My fellow 2018 Scholars included Yvonne Franz, Krystal Guillory, Donna Hultman, and Eric Shaw. The experience was both professionally enriching and personally rewarding, and I continue to value the connections and insights gained through the program.
If you know a deserving professional, consider nominating them for this prestigious recognition by contacting your state’s Ex Officio Trustee. The APH Scholar Program is a powerful way to invest in leadership and innovation within the field of visual impairments.

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