Judge Richard J. FitzGerald Memorial Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in the NCJFCJ’s Judge Richard J. FitzGerald Memorial Scholarship Program, established in 2018.

The Judge Richard J. FitzGerald Memorial Scholarship is available to any active judicial officer or court professional who is a member in good standing of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ).

Completion of a scholarship application form and registration for a tuition-based NCJFCJ program or conference is a requirement of the application process. Preference shall be given to members who have not previously attended an NCJFCJ sponsored program or received a Judge Richard J. FitzGerald Memorial Scholarship.

Please complete the full scholarship registration below to be considered for a scholarship opportunity.

Applications are currently being accepted for tuition scholarships to attend:

The 2025 National Conference on Juvenile Justice is scheduled for March 16-19, 2025, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts.
Applications are due no later than January 10, 2025.
The 88th Annual Conference is scheduled for July 20 – 23, 2025, at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois.
Applications are due no later than May 9, 2025.

Judge Richard J. FitzGerald Memorial Scholarship Application

Which event are you applying for?*
- Annual Conference
- Juvenile Justice Conference
Name*
First Last
Organization*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Professional Designation*

Judge, magistrate, attorney, child welfare professional, probation officer, etc.
Are you an NCJFCJ member in good standing?*
- Yes
- No
Membership will be verified at application review.
Have you ever attended an NCJFCJ Conference?*
- Yes
- No
Which conference(s)? And when?
What is the nature of your financial need or hardship which prompts your application for a scholarship?*
Do you have a funding source for travel, lodging, and other related expenses?*
- Yes
- No
How would your attendance at this program further the mission of NCJFCJ?*
The mission of the NCJFCJ is to provide all judges, courts, and related agencies involved with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases with the knowledge and skills to improve the lives of the families and children who seek justice.
In what ways would your attendance contribute to the NCJFCJ's commitment to honoring diversity in all its forms?*
Please provide one reference*

Name, contact information, relationship, etc.
Are there additional circumstances the NCJFCJ Scholarship Committee should consider in reviewing your application?*
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