The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is generously offering SCHOLARSHIPS to attend the 2026 PA Prevention Conference presented by CPA & DDAP! The Scholarship Application will close on Friday, May 1, 2026, or until all scholarships are awarded (CPA reserves the right to change the deadline date based on scholarship availability, capacity, and/or attendance).
Conference Scholarship Includes
- Conference registration fees for one individual to attend the entire In-Person Conference during its scheduled time (June 10-12), including the pre-conference (Wednesday, June 10, from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.).
- Lodging for 3 nights (June 9-11), if the applicant lives or works more than 50 miles from the Harrisburg-Hilton, One N. Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
- All other conference activities, including the networking event and evening reception.
Eligibility Requirements
- Pennsylvania agencies, coalitions, institutes of higher education, school districts, organizations, providers, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, individuals, and college students interested in prevention are eligible to apply.
- You must be available to attend the full in-person conference, including the Capitol Connections: A Prevention Pop-In event, on Wednesday, June 10, from 8:30 to 11:00 am.
- Please review the application guidelines for all requirements.
- Scholarship recipients cannot have previously registered for the 2026 conference.
- Please review the entire SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES, including eligibility requirements, the cancellation policy, and more.
Application Questions
- A statement of financial need. (40 words max)
- How will attending the conference benefit your prevention efforts? (40 words max)
- Does your organization currently receive funding from PCCD (yes or no)
- Do you reside or work 50 or more miles from the Harrisburg-Hilton?
- While registering, you will not select the workshops you want to attend. This will occur in Whova, our conference app (all registrants will receive an email invite).
How to Apply
- It’s easy! CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if my scholarship has been approved or denied? All applications are reviewed every Friday, and CPA will contact you with your acceptance, denial, or placement on “hold.”
What is a hold? A hold means that not all requirements were met, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be awarded a scholarship. If scholarships are available after the application deadline, applications placed on hold will be processed and approved or denied based on the submission date, statements of need (financial and prevention benefits), and whether requirements are met.
Can I apply for a scholarship if my organization currently receives PCCD funding? Yes, we encourage you to apply. If you currently receive PCCD funding, your application will be placed on “hold” until the deadline. After the deadline, all “holds” will be reviewed and approved or denied (depending on the number of scholarships available). *Do not let this discourage you from applying.
Can more than one person from the same organization apply? Yes. Additional applicants will be placed on “hold” until the deadline. After the deadline, all “holds” will be reviewed and approved or denied (depending on the number of scholarships available). *Do not let this discourage you from applying.
What are the steps after receiving a scholarship? You will receive an email with instructions on registering for the conference. This must be done within the allotted window, or your scholarship will be forfeited.
What if I receive a scholarship but then have to cancel? The conference no-show, cancellation, and substitution policy applies to everyone, including scholarship recipients. Please review this policy at the bottom of the conference page: https://paprevention.org/conference/2026-conference/
Contingency: Scholarships are contingent on final fund availability. If funding through PCCD does not occur, there will be no financial penalty to the scholarship recipient or the recipient agency/coalition.