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NEWS (Network of Educating Women Scholarship)  

Conference Attendee Program – for NWIR Days 2027

 

NWIR is honored to offer for the tenth year a scholarship program for first-time contractor attendees to NWIR Days in Nashville, TN on February 28 - March 1, 2027.  This program is designed to encourage first-time attendees who work for a contractor to experience the benefits of professional development in the roofing industry.  Attendance at these events can influence one’s career trajectory and benefit not just the attendee, but her company/employer as well.  Due to the generosity of one of our many sponsors, NWIR is pleased to offer TWO scholarships for 2027.

  • (1) Complimentary registration for NWIR Days on February 28 - March 1, 2027
    • Hotel accommodations (not to exceed $1,500) 
    • Round-trip airfare (not to exceed ($800) 
    • Breakout Session Planning Call with NWIR Mentorship Committee 

    *Each attendee and her employer will be responsible for meals, ground transportation and incidentals.

    • Current NWIR member 

    • Woman working as or employed by a roofing contractor 

    • Agreement to attend NWIR Days Kickoff Event and education sessions

    • Agreement to provide a video testimony of why you are excited to attend NWIR Days

    • Agreement to write a statement summarizing her experience and provide a photographic release 

    • If an employee (rather than an owner), agreement from your employer for paid-time off to travel from Feb 28 - March 1, 2027.
    To complete the application for the NEWS Scholarship, CLICK HERE!

      The deadline to apply is October 31, 2026.