ABOUT NSPA 2026

CONTINUITY: MOVING FORWARD WITH INTENTION

Continuity reflects the steady, essential work of scholarship administration in a time of ongoing change. While policies, systems, and external conditions continue to shift, the responsibility to administer scholarships with care, consistency, and professionalism remains constant.

The 2026 NSPA Conference will focus on the practices, judgment, and structures that sustain strong scholarship programs—supporting students, honoring donor intent, and maintaining trust. Through sessions spanning operations, leadership, data, compliance, and collaboration, attendees will explore how to steward programs responsibly, adapt thoughtfully, and continue doing this work well, now and into the future.

KEYNOTE SESSION

CHARLES CLARK

Motivational Speaker, Mindset Expert, World-Class Athlete, Thriver 

Choosing to Thrive

When a career-ending injury shattered his Olympic dreams, Charles had to completely redefine his path. He'll show you how to make purposeful decisions under pressure, take ownership of setbacks, and build the habits that help you thrive when circumstances change.

GENERAL SESSION

OLI FRANCE

Keynote Speaker, Expedition Leader, and Global Authority on Risk and Leading through Uncertainty

The Explorer's Mindset

In Earth's most volatile environments, Oli learned that uncertainty isn't a roadblock—it's a frontier. He'll show you how to maintain clarity in chaos, build the resilience needed to navigate change with confidence, and find opportunity in the unknown.

EVENT DETAILS

Pre-Conference

Conference

October 20 – 22, 2026

Venue