NAFSA Region VII is pleased to award ten grants to individuals participating in NAFSA Advocacy Day 2026. Please note this is an VIRTUAL event.
Advocacy Day Grant Application
Virtual Orientation: March 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Virtual Congressional Meetings: March 18, 2026, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Join NAFSA's public policy experts for a power-packed virtual training on needed changes to federal law and public policy and then collaborate with your peers to meet with your members of Congress to communicate how such changes would result in key contributions to your state, economy, and U.S. competitiveness as a whole.
All are welcome! First time participants will forge new relationships with their elected officials and staff, while learning how to effectively tell their story and frame the issues—whether communicating with lawmakers or on-campus leaders. Advocacy Day veterans can deepen their existing relationship with congressional offices while updating their argument in favor of international education.
Additional information on NAFSA Advocacy Day can be found in the following links:
Advocacy Day 2026
Advocacy Day Schedule 2026
Grant Amounts/Limitations/Parameters
Grant amounts are up to $99 and cover the full cost of the registration for NAFSA members. Registration for individuals who are not NAFSA members is $125 and grantees would be responsible for any additional cost over the grant amount.
Special consideration will be given to individuals who have not previously attended Advocacy Day as well as to individuals from two-year colleges and/or minority serving institutions. Please note that awards will be made on a reimbursement basis and will be based on actual costs as indicated on submitted receipts up to $99. Recipients will be recognized at the NAFSA Region VII Business Meeting at the Regional Conference in the fall.
DEADLINE FOR GRANT APPLICATION: Sunday, January 11, 2026
With questions about the grant, please email [email protected].
