Who can apply?
This contest is open to everyone.

How do I apply for a scholarship?
It's easy. Fill out the application form here.

What does it take to earn a scholarship?
First, you must apply. The answers to application questions are very important and will be reviewed carefully. Scholarships will be awarded based in part on individual need, geographic, gender, age, and ethnic diversity as well as community member support. We will look for compelling stories, progressives who are active online and offline, and activists who will thrive from their Netroots Nation experience. Our goal is to find people who will expand the Netroots Nation community and add depth to this important progressive network.

Who chooses who earns a scholarship?
The applicant with the highest amount of support voiced on their application page by members of the DFA community will earn a scholarship in each of three nomination rounds. All other scholarships will be chosen at the discretion of selection committee. The selection committee is comprised of the Executive Director of DFA, the Executive Director of Netroots Nation, former scholarship recipients, and several specifically selected prominent bloggers

What is the deadline for the contest?
We are currently accepting applications. We will announce three rounds of winners, each with 10 recipients per round. For an application to be eligible for the current round, it must be submitted by midnight the day of the application deadline.

Round 1 -- Ten recipients
Application Deadline: May 11th
Announcement: May 15th

Round 2 -- Ten recipients
Application Deadline: June 15th
Announcement: June 19th

Round 3 -- Ten recipients
Application Deadline: July 13th
Announcement: July 17th