The Robert M. Coard Conference Scholarship

CAPLAW would like to congratulate Jamie Swartz of Blue Valley Community Action Partnership and Ruby Bryant of Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc., recipients of the Robert M. Coard Scholarship!

CAPLAW is pleased to offer the Robert M. Coard Conference Scholarship to two individuals in community action for the 2010 National Training Conference.  The scholarship was created by the CAPLAW Board of Directors in honor of the late Robert Coard, founding president and board member of CAPLAW.  For over 40 years, Mr. Coard was a leader in community action and advocate for low-income individuals everywhere. 

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

An individual must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the scholarship:

 

• Nominated by the executive director of his/her organization
• Attending the CAPLAW National Training Conference for the first time
• Participated 3 or more years in community action or is current CAA board member
• Possesses professional responsibilities in compliance, governance human resources or finance, or other areas requiring legal or financial knowledge
• Represents an emerging leader in community action

What does the scholarship cover?

Each scholarship covers the 2010 conference registration fee and $500 for travel and lodging expenses associated with the conference.

Questions? 

Please call (617) 357-6915.  Or, e-mail us at hood@caplaw.org.