
SITE Global Conference Scholarship
Hear from 2025 recipient, Brooke Darling
The SITE Global Conference Scholarship was created in memory of SITE Past President David Riddell to provide an opportunity for worthy individuals to participate in SITE educational programs. The scholarship will fund Global Conference attendance costs (up to a set amount).
SITE Foundation offers up to six scholarships each year in the following categories:
- Young Leader
- Chapter Leader
- Member
Scholarship recipients are selected by the SITE Foundation Board of Trustees and must submit an application form and essay.
Submission Deadlines
Applications closed September 2, 2025
How to Apply
Each nominated applicant will be required to:
- Complete the Scholarship Application.
- The SITE Global Conference Scholarship will only be awarded to a qualified, exceptional candidate.
- SITE Foundation reserves the right to withhold the scholarship if an exceptional candidate is not identified.
- Please contact SITE@SITEglobal.com with any questions.


Nomination Process
- The individual should be financially in need of the scholarship. No senior executives or those who can afford to attend the Global Conference will be considered. This is determined by the SITE Foundation’s grants and scholarships committee.
- The individual need not be a member of SITE
- The individual can be a student or someone currently employed in motivational experiences or a related field. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
Award
The award includes registration, airfare stipend, lodging, and transfers.
Meet the 2025 Recipients
Robyn Cahill – Read winning essay here
Catherine Shelton – Read winning essay here
Brooke Darling – Read winning essay here
Stella Cruz Otriz – Read winning essay here
Seth Ryan – Read winning essay here


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