The ATP Innovations in Testing Conference Scholarship Program provides complimentary registration to the 2027 ATP Innovations in Testing Conference, creating opportunities for individuals to engage with one of the assessment industry's premier professional development events.
The world of assessment is evolving rapidly. Advances in artificial intelligence, data science, digital delivery, and skills-based learning are transforming how assessments are designed, delivered, and used across education, credentialing, workforce development, and industrial-organizational psychology.
The 2027 Innovations in Testing Conference will explore how emerging technologies and innovative practices are reshaping both the science and practice of assessment. Throughout the conference, attendees will engage in conversations around continuous learning, skills-based assessment, and the integration of assessment into the flow of work and education.
Under this year's theme, Connecting Innovation, People, and Impact, attendees will discover practical solutions, explore evidence-based approaches, and collaborate with assessment professionals who are driving meaningful change across the industry.
The ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship was established to expand access to one of the assessment industry's premier professional development events. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for the 2027 ATP Innovations Conference, providing complimentary conference registration to individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend. Made possible through the collective support of the ATP Innovations community, a $5 contribution from every paid conference registration helps fund these scholarships.
This community-supported initiative reflects ATP's shared commitment to strengthening the assessment profession by investing in the people who shape its future. By reducing financial barriers, the scholarship creates opportunities for professionals to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world, build meaningful professional relationships, and return to their organizations with new knowledge and practical insights that advance the field of assessment.
ATP believes innovation is strengthened when professionals with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives come together to collaborate, challenge ideas, and explore new approaches. By creating equitable opportunities for participation across career stages, organizations, and areas of practice, the scholarship helps foster a stronger, more connected global assessment community while supporting the development of future leaders in education, credentialing, workforce development, talent management, licensure, industrial-organizational psychology, and other assessment-related fields.
Whether you are beginning your career or are an experienced professional seeking to expand your expertise, the ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, grow your professional network, and become part of a global community dedicated to advancing assessment through innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact.
The 2027 ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship strives to:
Complimentary conference registration that includes:
Recipients are responsible for their own travel, hotel accommodation, and other personal expenses.
Applications are encouraged from individuals who have a demonstrated interest in advancing the assessment profession, including:
Employees of ATP Innovations sponsoring organizations are not eligible.
Applying for the ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship is simple. Our goal is to learn more about you, your professional journey, and how attending the ATP Innovations Conference will support your continued growth and contribution to the assessment community.
Applicants will be asked to complete a brief online application and provide the following information:
The application has been intentionally designed to be straightforward and accessible, allowing applicants to focus on sharing their professional interests, aspirations, and potential impact rather than completing an extensive application process.
Each application will be carefully reviewed by a committee of ATP volunteers and leaders who are committed to expanding access to professional development opportunities and strengthening the global assessment community. The review process is designed to consider the applicant's overall profile, evaluating their experiences, professional aspirations, and demonstrated interest in the assessment profession to identify individuals who are eager to learn, engage with the assessment community, and apply their conference experience to their future work.
Applications will be evaluated holistically based on several factors, including:
Each application is reviewed with careful consideration, and final selections are made based on the applicant's overall potential to benefit from the ATP Innovations Conference experience.
Please note: Multiple individuals from the same organization are welcome to apply; however, a maximum of one scholarship may be awarded per organization.
The ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship is more than a complimentary conference registration. It's an opportunity to become an active participant in the ATP community and help advance the assessment industry. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to fully engage in the conference experience and serve as ambassadors for the program.
As a scholarship recipient, you will be expected to:
By sharing your experience, you'll help inspire future applicants, demonstrate the value of professional development within the assessment community, and support ATP's ongoing efforts to expand access to the Innovations Conference for future scholarship recipients.
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded for the 2027 ATP Innovations Conference. Applications will be submitted online through the ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship application. All applications must be submitted by November 20, 2026, to be considered.
Important: If you are applying for an ATP Innovations Conference Scholarship, please do not register for the conference until you have received notification of your scholarship decision. Applicants who are not selected will still have the opportunity to register at the Early Bird rate.
For questions about the scholarship, please contact atp@canvasmeetings.com.
ATP members enjoy exclusive learning resources, a network of global members, event discounts, and more.
Are you looking for an impactful way to deliver your message to the assessment industry? The Innovations in Testing Conference offers a unique opportunity to engage in discussions and network with a wide variety of industry professionals.
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