Scholarships Available for 2026 Mercy Education Conference

Thanks to generous support from the Mercy Fund for Ministry Grant, Mercy Education is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for educators from U.S. member schools to attend the 2026 Mercy Education Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Hosted by Mount St. Mary Academy, the conference will take place October 8–9, 2026, with scholarship recipients traveling from October 7–9.

Application deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026

This year’s event, themed “Uplifting Women’s Voices: Mercy Advocacy for Social Transformation,” will invite participants to explore more deeply the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concern for Women through the lens of their role as educators, while offering practical takeaways to bring back to their school communities and inspire meaningful change.

These scholarships will cover:

• Air travel to and from Clinton National Airport (LIT).
• Up to three nights at the conference hotel, Little Rock Marriott.
• The conference registration fee.

This scholarship program aims to provide educators with a meaningful, intercultural experience of the global Mercy community, deepen their understanding of the Critical Concern for Women, and support the integration of conference learnings into classroom instruction and school life.

Important Note: Schools outside the United States receive funding through a separate grant program.

Application Process and Expectations

Applications must be submitted by the school’s president or principal. The deadline to apply is July 10, 2026, and recipients will be notified in early August.

If a scholarship is awarded, the following responsibilities apply:

For Schools:

• Ensure classroom coverage while the educator attends the conference.

• Offer time during a faculty/staff meeting for the recipient to share their experience.

• Cover any hotel incidentals.

For Educators:

• Fully participate in all conference events.

• Share their learnings with faculty/staff through a post-conference presentation.

• Incorporate learnings into lesson plans and/or co-curricular event(s).

Faculty and staff: Please speak with your school president or principal if you are interested in being nominated, as you will need to request the application link from your school leader. For questions you can contact Mary Kate Becker.