Two types of scholarships may be available for attending the conference.

State Scholarships

• A limited number of scholarships per state may be available through your state's forest coordinator on a competitive basis.
• Click here to locate the coordinator in your state and contact them as soon as possible to inquire about availability and application procedures.
• If you receive a scholarship for registration, enter the discount code provided by your State Urban Forest Coordinator to cover registration.

Minority Scholarships

• The US Forest Service Urban and Community Forest Program offers a limited number of registration scholarships for minority and underrepresented individuals to attend the conference. Click here for details and application form.
• Questions and completed forms should be sent to:
  
  Iris Magaly Zayas, USDA Forest Service;
  Phone: (404) 347-1650;
  Fax: (404)347-2776;
  E-mail: izayas@fs.fed.us.
  
  USDA Forest Service
  1720 Peachtree Rd. NW,
  Atlanta, GA 30309.
  
  
• If you receive a minority scholarship for registration, enter the discount code provided by USFS to cover registration.

Volunteers Needed
If you plan to attend the conference, and especially those who have received a state scholarship, please volunteer a few hours during the conference. It's easy, fun, and a good way to meet others at the conference.