To make the NTC more accessible, we offer both scholarships and volunteer opportunities. This year, we are offering 50 in-person and 50 virtual scholarships.
You can apply for a scholarship, a volunteer position, or both. Scholarships are available for either the in-person or virtual experiences, while volunteer opportunities are available only in-person. Please note that volunteers are required to commit to eight hours of service.
If you’d like to be considered for both an in-person scholarship and a volunteer position, just submit one application. If you aren’t awarded a scholarship, you’ll automatically be considered for a volunteer spot.
Remember, you must be signed in to your free NTEN account to apply. Please input the same email address as your account in the form.
About scholarships
Apply for a NTC scholarship for either in-person or virtual registration. These scholarships cover registration only, not other expenses.
Cost shouldn’t keep you from learning nonprofit technology best practices. Thanks to generous donations from NTEN’s community and NTC sponsors, scholarships help more people attend the conference.
If you’re not selected for a scholarship, we’ll email you about how to register for the NTC at the rate that was in effect on the day you applied.
If you're interested in the in-person NTC experience, you can also apply to volunteer in the same application, but make sure you understand the requirements before applying to volunteer.
About volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to connect with other attendees and help make the NTC a success. In thanks for service, volunteers receive a deeply discounted registration rate of $100.
Volunteering is a commitment. If selected, here’s what you need to know and do:
- Volunteers are needed for the in-person part of the conference only.
- You’re responsible for your travel costs to and from Detroit.
- You must volunteer for eight hours during the NTC. Most shifts are one to four hours long.
- You’ll tell us your preferred shifts and roles, though we may need to assign you to different ones.
- Shifts will conflict with sessions, meals, and other activities. Shifts are first-come, first-served.
- Roles include helping people find their way, badge pickup, and more.
Not all who apply are selected to volunteer. If you’re not selected, we’ll email you about how to register for the NTC at the rate that was in effect on the day you applied.
You can also apply for a scholarship in the same application.
Application
Applications are reviewed in stages, aligned with NTC registration phases. You can apply in any round that’s open, but we encourage early applications for the best chance of support.
Each round has its own application deadline. Once a round closes, our team reviews all applications from that period. You’ll receive an email notification after the review—whether you’re accepted or not—with next steps if selected.
Round 1 – early registration phase
- Applications due: October 27, 2025
- Notifications sent: November 20, 2025
Round 2 – regular registration phase
- Applications due: January 5, 2026
- Notifications sent: January 29, 2026
