The IEDTA Diversity Scholarship Fund (DSF) supports mental health practitioners who have been historically under-resourced and marginalized including (and not limited to):
People of color
LGBTQIA+
People who are gender non-conforming
The DSF can support the following expenses related to attending the conference:
Registration Fee
Travel
Accommodations
DSF funding levels
Expense Category
Registration Fee
Accommodations
Domestic Travel
International Travel
Funding Level
Up to USD $695
Up to USD $844
Up to USD $300
Up to USD $800
Details
Scholarship recipients register at the IEDTA member early bid rate of $795. The DSF will cover up to $695 of the registration fee. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for a minimum of $100 of the registration fee.
Recipients of scholarship funding for accommodations will receive up to $844 of the $1144 cost for four nights (Tuesday through Friday) at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. The $1144 rate includes taxes and resort fees and is based on availability of rooms at the negotiated conference rate.
The DSF will pay up to 60% (not to exceed $300) of travel costs for scholarship recipients traveling within North America.
The DSF will pay up to 80% (not to exceed $800) of travel costs for scholarship recipients traveling from outside North America.