CLICK HERE to apply for the 2025 Winter Symposium Stipend, presented by Fanatics. The deadline is
xxxx, xxxxx 25, 2025.
Purpose - To attract ICLA members who desire to excel in collegiate licensing. The Winter Symposium Stipend seeks individuals who want to advance their trademark and licensing career, enhance their ability to raise funds for their institution, and create valuable networking opportunities with numerous collegiate licensing administrators.
Goal - To increase the number of collegiate licensing professionals attending the ICLA Winter Symposium and provide support to members facing challenges or hardships.
CLICK HERE for more information on the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, January, 19-21, 2026
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Specific targeted goals of the Winter Symposium Stipend:
- Supporting Members in Need: We are committed to providing tailored support to members facing challenges or hardships, ensuring they have access to resources that address their specific needs.
- Fostering Lifelong Membership: Our goal is to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and loyalty among our members, encouraging them to remain active and engaged within the ICLA community throughout their careers.
- Identifying Contributors: The Stipend Program will continue to serve as a platform for identifying and nurturing individuals who demonstrate potential and a willingness to make significant contributions to the organization.
- Generating Positive Word of Mouth: By delivering valuable support and resources, we aim to create a positive narrative around ICLA that inspires existing members to advocate for our organization and attract new members to join our community.
Requirements for stipend recipients:
- Must be a current dues-paying member of ICLA
- Job responsibilities must involve collegiate licensing responsibilities at an institution or a licensee company.
- Serve on a committee upon receipt of stipend (if not already a part of one).
Additional Possible Opportunities for Stipend Winners: Stipend winners could be asked to complete one or more of the following tasks before or during Winter Symposium:
- Social media takeover on X.
- Blog posts on the ICLA Community platform or ICLA's LinkedIn page.
- Participation in webinars or authoring articles.
- Providing feedback to the ICLA Board of Directors.
Selection criteria:
- Consideration given for years of ICLA membership, interest in leadership roles, and responses to short-answer questions.
The stipend shall include:
- Winter Symposium registration ($475)
- Up to $1,000 to be used to offset the cost of lodging (room and tax only), airfare and/or other travel expenses to be reimbursed by the Association after the Winter Symposium.
- Stipend recipients are responsible for securing their own hotel room & travel accommodations.
- Total value = up to $1,475
For any additional information about the ICLA Winter Symposium Stipend Program or the 2026 Desert Cactus ICLA Winter Symposium, please contact Association Manager Nick Strah (
nstrah@nacda.com).
