New Hope Natural Media will name the first recipients of the Foundation Scholarship Fund at the June 2011 Natural Products Association MarketPlace, in Las Vegas. The announcement will come just before the address of Keynote Speaker Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, on Friday, June 24.

This will be the first year the scholarship has been awarded. The Foundation will once again open applications to the Scholarship Fund at the end of 2011 through early 2012.

The Foundation is actively working to help members of the community meet their professional objectives. A vital part of our efforts include continuing education. By encouraging academic excellence and advancement within the natural products field, the Foundation intends to strengthen the professionalism of the industry and support knowledgeable leadership for the future.

Scholarship Funds will be awarded to applicants on the basis of the following criteria:

Financial need: Applicants must be able to demonstrate personal need for financial aid.

Academic achievement: The applicant must show the ability to accomplish high academic achievement, demonstrated by previous test scores, grades in other courses, or professional achievement.

Leadership: Applicants must demonstrate fundamental leadership skills.

If you are interested in making a contribution to the Foundation Scholarship Fund, please click here: NPF Scholarship Contributions. If you have any questions about the Scholarship Fund, or how you might become involved in NPF educational efforts, please direct questions to Foundation Executive Director Deb Knowles: (202) 223-0101 ext. 115. (Please note: Applications to the Scholarship Fund have now closed until Fall 2011.)