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NEWS Scholarship

NEWS (Network of Educating Women Scholarship)  

Conference Attendee Program – for NWIR Day and IRE 2026

 

NWIR is honored to offer for the ninth year a scholarship program for first-time contractor attendees to NWIR Days and the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, NV.  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.  NWIR is pleased to offer four scholarships for 2026.

    • (1) Complimentary registration for NWIR Days on January 17-18, 2026
    • IRE Tradeshow Expo Pass 
    • Super Pass to Education Sessions January 20-22, 2026 
    • Hotel accommodations (not to exceed $1,500) 
    • Round-trip airfare (not to exceed ($800) 
    • Tailored agenda with host provided by 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, education sessions and the expo 
    • Attend the NWIR-hosted session held during the IRE education sessions 
    • Assist with staffing the NWIR booth at the IRE expo (2-3 hours total) 
    • 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 January 17-22, 2026
    To complete the application for the NEWS Scholarship, CLICK HERE!

      The deadline to apply is August 25, 2025. Winners will be notified on September 8th and announced on September 10, 2025. 


      Questions? Contact Mentoring Committee Chair,       Danielle Pack at       Dpack@USG.com