2023 AFDA Scholarship Word

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The AFDA Scholarship, proudly sponsored by Foresters Financial, is offered biannually and was created to promote the value of education and colleagueship to funeral industry employees. The prize for the winning applicant includes a trip to attend the NFDA Convention and Expo to be held in Las Vegas, USA from 10-13 September 2023, along with AUD$2,000 spending money. The winner will also be presented with a trophy and certificate.

Application process

After considering this year’s topic, applicants are required to submit a written Executive Summary of no more than 800 words, which should describe the main ideas the applicant intends to present if selected as a finalist.

Criteria

The scholarship is open to all employees of full AFDA Member firms, subject to the following requirements. Applicants must:

• be employed by an AFDA Member firm (and continue to be employed by an AFDA Member firm throughout the application and interview process and at the time the NFDA Convention and Expo takes place);

• have been employed by an AFDA Member firm for a minimum of two years;

• provide a declaration signed by the employer granting approval/support to apply for the scholarship; and authorising leave to attend an interview if selected as a finalist and leave to attend the NFDA Convention and Expo if selected as the winner;

Kit which includes an Application Form, Terms and Conditions, Employer Declaration and Cover Letter. For further information contact AFDA National Office on 03 9859 9966 or admin@afda.org.au