Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association 11/3/2025 11:00:00 AM

CEFMA Announces Katie Hein Leadership Stipend Program

Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Convention

Click here to apply for the 2026 Katie Hein Leadership Stipend Program

CLEVELAND – The Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Katie Hein Leadership Stipend Program.

CLICK HERE to apply!

The deadline to apply for the stipend is Monday, December 1. Applicants must be current CEFMA dues paying members to be considered. The grant will provide recipients with the funds for registration and hotel expenses to attend the 18th Annual CEFMA Convention, June 7-10 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

Applications will be evaluated based upon the information submitted, and stipends will be awarded with sensitivity toward balanced representation in a number of categories including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, division, past Convention attendance, length of membership, length of service within the collegiate events and facility industry, and financial need.

Now in its third year, the program is designed to provide opportunities for CEFMA members to attend the Annual Convention. Click here to view a list of last year's recipients.

Information on the 2026 Convention as it becomes available can be found HERE. CEFMA programming will begin late afternoon on Sunday, June 7 and will conclude midday on Wednesday, June 10.

About CEFMA: CEFMA is dedicated to providing educational programs, best practices, professional development, and networking opportunities for individuals involved in collegiate athletics facilities and events. CEFMA seeks to enhance the growth, leadership, and success of our members in an inclusive & diverse environment. For more information about CEFMA, please visit www.cefma.net. CEFMA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 61st year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.

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