Travel Conference Stipends

ARCS is pleased to announce the availability of 15 professional and 5 student, $1000 stipends for the 2025 ARCS Conference, Presenttense to be hosted between November 18th to November 21st in St. Louis, Missouri. The conference will offer general sessions, including breakout sessions focused on collections care topics and provide opportunities to meet and network with other professionals in the field or in related support services.
Applicants are requested to submit the application form along with a cover letter and resume. Preference will be given to applicants with less than 5 years’ experience and from a diverse background.
Recipients agree to write a short review of a session. The specific session will be mutually agreed upon and coordinated by an Awards Committee member prior to the conference and the report will be due to ARCS in January 2026.
Requirements for Application
- Applicants for this fellowship must be current members of ARCS in good standing.
- Recipients will be required to register for the conference before a stipend is awarded.
- Selection of the recipients will be based upon demonstrated merit, dedication to their profession, and financial need.
- Awardees will be notified by mid-September 2025.
Application Process
To apply for the award, please send:
- A cover letter, explaining specifics of demonstrated merit, dedication, and need;
- A current resume (limit 2 pages)
- Applications are due August 22nd
ARCS 2025 Conference Stipend Application
*If you are unable to use this form please contact us at info@arcsinfo.org





