NDAA recognizes that equal access to training is crucial to the field of prosecution. To that end, NDAA offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships to cover registration fees for our training courses.
In order to apply for a scholarship, the applicant must be a prosecutor and current member of NDAA in good standing.
Eligibility
Currently, NDAA has limited scholarships available to those residing in Massachusetts and Tennessee only.* The applicant must be a prosecutor and current member of NDAA in good standing. If you are not currently a member, sign up for a membership today!
*As more states are eligible, they will be added.
Application Process
- Register for the course you’d like to attend.
- Select the “check/money order” option. Payment is not required to register and apply.
- Complete the scholarship application form.
Should you be awarded a scholarship, you will then have the option to pay by credit card or check for the remaining balance of the registration fee, or decline the award. If you are not awarded a scholarship, you will have the option to cancel your registration with no penalty or continue with your registration payment by credit card or check for the invoice amount.
Deadline
Virtual Course: 12:00am-midnight one month before the first day of the course you are planning to attend.
In-Person Course: 12:00am-midnight two months before the first day of the course you are planning to attend.
Questions
Should you have a question about our national courses or the scholarships, please email training@ndaajustice.org.
Testimonials
Hope Sullivan
Associate City Prosecutor
Tucson, Arizona
“I am truly grateful to the NDAA for such an incredible scholarship opportunity. This conference provided invaluable information that will enhance my community’s response to domestic violence. The presenters covered such a wide array of topics that I can now return home and share this knowledge with my office, local law enforcement, and victim advocacy agencies. Because of the opportunity afforded to me by the NDAA, I will be a better prosecutor and my community will be better equipped to address the needs of victims and hold offenders accountable.”
Michael Gerst
Assistant State’s Attorney
Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office
Prince Frederick, Maryland
Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Conference
October 2019
“As a prosecutor responsible for the bulk of the misdemeanor domestic violence cases for the past 8 months, I was very happy to receive the scholarship to attend the NDAA Domestic Violence Conference. The biggest benefit of the conference has been realizing I am not alone in the difficulties of prosecuting domestic violence cases and it is refreshing to hear of solutions to problems we all encounter. I have learned many skills that will benefit my prosecution of these special cases and my desire to be my best for my victims is stronger than ever. My eyes were opened during the lecture on Multidisciplinary Team Development as my community has issues with victims having access to resources to assist them in being able to leave their abuser. My office does have a Multidisciplinary Team, but, after the lecture I realized we do not have everyone involved that we need and are missing resources. When I return to my office, I will be adding the women’s shelter directors and the homeless shelter director to our team meetings. By including these new members, I hope to increase the availability of space for domestic violence victims and their children so they can leave their abuser earlier in the cycle of abuse knowing they have somewhere safe to stay. Thank you very much for this great opportunity and I hope to return in the future.”
Meggan L. Guns
Assistant Polk County Attorney
Des Moines, Iowa
Prosecuting and Investigating Sexual Assault and Related Violent Crimes Course
August 2019
“I am very grateful to be the recipient of a scholarship from the NDAA. The caliber of the presenters was phenomenal, and the information I learned will be beneficial in my everyday practice. The information on more aggressive pre-trial motions practice, jury selection, and directing and crossing experts, in addition to other trial techniques, will certainly improve my prosecution of notoriously difficult sex abuse cases. Moreover, the information for more effective questioning and working with victims of trauma will help ensure our victims’ voices are better heard through the criminal justice system. Overall, this was one of the most informative trainings I have attended in my nine years of prosecuting, and appreciate the NDAA for making my attendance possible.”
FAQ
The scholarship covers tuition only, you or your office would be responsible for airfare and lodging.
Yes. However, no more than one scholarship will be awarded to the same person within a two year period.
Yes, however, NDAA works to ensure geographic diversity for its courses through the awards.
The award can range anywhere from covering 25% of the tuition to covering a full 100% of the course tuition.
Review of applications will begin after the deadline, and notification will be within a couple weeks of that deadline date.
Continuing legal education (CLE) credits are available to both those with a scholarship and those without. In both cases, NDAA will apply for credit in the host state where required. All attendees will receive a Uniform CLE Certificate at the end of the course. Attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar for more information. Attendees representing other disciplines should contact their reporting agencies for more information. Attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact your state bar for more information.
Yes, if you have initially met all the application deadlines and requirements.
NDAA has a strict deadline and we will not review a late application. We strongly encourage you to review our national course listing and consider applying for a scholarship to another course.