National Speaking Association Scholarships

This year, NSAF will award up to six $5,000 scholarships to students who meet the criteria below:

• Full-time student, as defined by your institution, from a four-year accredited college or university.
• At least junior status at the start of the Fall 2025 term or be working on a graduate degree.

Deadline Dates:

• Online Applications Due: Sunday, April 20, 2025
• References Completed By: Monday, May 5, 2025
• Transcripts Received By: Monday, May 5, 2025

About the Scholarships

Since 1989, the NSA Foundation has provided annual scholarships to students who have at least a junior status or working on a graduate degree with demonstrated ability in public speaking. Or students who wish to use and/or pursue a career in public speaking.  To date, the Foundation has awarded over half-a-million dollars to help students achieve their educational goals while, at the same time, giving back to the communities where they attend class, work and live.

Nido Qubein Scholarship in honor of NSA’s largest philanthropists, a past-president of NSA, President of High Point University and an entrepreneur. In awarding this scholarship, special consideration is given to those applicants who show a commitment to philanthropy, education, entrepreneurial spirit and diversity.

Jeanne Robertson Scholarship in memory of NSA past-president and nationally recognized humorist. In awarding this scholarship, special consideration is given to those applicants who show an interest in education, entrepreneurial spirit and diversity.

Robert Henry Scholarship given in memory of NSA past-president who established the NSA Foundation. In awarding this scholarship, special consideration is given to those students who help those less fortunate or who have need for financial assistance.

Cavett Robert Scholarship given in memory of founder of NSA, who was an attorney and philanthropist. In awarding this scholarship, special consideration is given to those students seeking advance degrees and who have provided service to their community.

Bill Gove Scholarship given in memory of NSA’s first president who influenced and mentored many professional speakers. In awarding this scholarship, special consideration is given to those students interested in education and mentoring.

Earl Nightingale Scholarship given in memory of an NSA innovator who made adult learning by audio a new standard worldwide. In awarding this scholarship, special consideration is given to those students who show an aptitude for education and innovation.