The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 2027 Convention stipends.
The deadline to apply for one or both stipends is Tuesday, December 1st. You must be a current dues paying NACMA member to be eligible for a stipend. Members may apply to both stipend programs but can only be awarded one stipend. Stipend recipients will participate in valuable networking opportunities with numerous collegiate marketing administrators. Recipients will be reimbursed for travel/lodging expenses following the Convention.
"Investing in the professional growth and development of our members remains a top priority for NACMA," said Lauren Belisle, 2026-27 NACMA President. "The NACMA Convention provides an invaluable opportunity for our members to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas and gain insights that support their continued success in collegiate athletics. Through our convention stipend program, we are proud to help alleviate financial barriers and make these meaningful experiences more accessible to our membership. Our Board of Directors remains committed to providing opportunities that foster professional development, strengthen relationships and invest in the future leaders of our industry."
NACMA Convention Stipend Program
Application Criteria
- Current 2026-27Â dues paying NACMA member
- Strong application showing member contributions to the Association
Selected Recipients Will Receive:
- Convention registration ($500 value)
- Up to $1000Â to cover the cost of flight, lodging (room and tax only), transportation & per diem (if applicable)
- Please note that the hotel and registration process will open early February
Mike Cleary Convention Stipend Program
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Description:Â NACMA is seeking individuals who want to advance their career in collegiate marketing. NACMA is focusing on developing professionals in the areas of fan development, brand management and revenue generation.
Application Criteria
- Current 2026-27Â dues paying NACMA member
- Must be part of one of the following categories:
- Ethnic minority
- LGBTQIA+
- Non division I institution
- Entry level (less than 3 years full-time)
- Student (undergrad, GA, full-time intern)
Selected Recipients Will Receive:
- Convention registration ($500 value)
- Up to $1000Â to cover cost of flight, lodging (room and tax only), transportation & per diem (if applicable)
- Please note that the hotel and registration process will open in February
To apply for one or both of the stipends, please click here.
About NACMA Mike Cleary Convention Stipend Program:Â In 2012, the NACMA stipend program was named after National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Director Emeritus Mike Cleary for his commitment to the development of young professionals. Cleary served as NACDA's lone Executive Director for its first 46 years, prior to his retirement in June 2011. Cleary served as President of the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation and the Michael J. Cleary Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF) until his death in December 2015.
