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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 March 1 - 2, 2027.
    To complete the application for the NEWS Scholarship, CLICK HERE!

      The deadline to apply is October 20, 2026.