Subject: Newsletter | October 2026

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Sunday, November 15, 2026: Priority Scholarship Application closes.
Monday, November 16, 2026: 2027 NGLA Annual Conference Registration, NGLA Membership and 2027 NGLA Annual Conference Hotel Block at Hilton Boston Park Plaza opens.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026: Awards applications close.
Friday, January 8, 2027: Scholarship Application deadline and Early Bird Registration and Membership deadlines.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027: Hotel Room Block closes for the 2027 NGLA Annual Conference.
Monday, February 1, 2027: Registration and Membership closes for the 2027 NGLA Annual Conference.
Thursday, February 11, 2027 - Sunday, February 14, 2027: 2027 NGLA Annual Conference in Boston, MA.

Apply for 2027 Awards & Scholarships

Scholarships

Individual and delegation scholarships are available to cover registration for the 2027 NGLA Annual Conference, held February 11 through 14 in Boston.

The Priority application deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Submitting through the Priority process gives you the best opportunity to secure your scholarship based on available funding! All priority applications submitted will receive notification of their scholarship status by December 11, 2026.

After the priority application review deadline, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis depending on remaining funding through Friday, January 8, 2027. All scholarship applicants will be notified of their application status by January 15, 2027.

For more information, please visit the NGLA Scholarships webpage.

Apply for a Scholarship by Nov. 15

Individual Awards

The Individual NGLA Awards recognize outstanding individual achievement in our communities. Applications are due Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Bonnie Wunsch Volunteer Service Award
Greek Leader of Distinction Award
Graduate Student Impact Award
Guenzler Award
Hank Nuwer Award for Hazing Prevention
Philippi Award

Apply for an Individual Award

Group Awards

The Group NGLA Awards recognize chapters, councils, and communities whose programs and initiatives created a meaningful impact. Recipients of these awards have excelled in a certain area and have created a program or initiative that has had a positive impact. Applications are due Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The NGLA Impact Awards
- Academic Achievement
- Civic Engagement
- Membership Recruitment/Intake
- Multicultural Initiatives/Programming
- Public Relations
- Risk Reduction
Amy Vojta Leadership Development Award
Josette Kaufman Award

Apply for a Group Award

Membership & Registration Opening November 16

NGLA is excited to announce our 2026-2027 membership and conference registration pricing. While NGLA membership will not be required to attend our 2027 NGLA Annual Conference, membership includes a variety of benefits, including discounts and special offers on event registration, access to exclusive educational resources, and more! You’ll receive an email with more information about membership benefits and instructions on how to join or renew your membership on November 16, 2026!

Meet our 2027 NGLA Student Staff Captain

Join us in welcoming Jamie Setzler to the team!

Jamie is thrilled to be returning for her third year on Student Staff, this time as Captain! Jamie got involved with NGLA as an undergraduate student at Quinnipiac University and was instantly captivated by the organization's uplifting energy and strong sense of community. Now Jamie is a graduate student studying Higher and Postsecondary Education at Teachers College, Columbia University while working as a Graduate Assistant in Columbia's Undergraduate Student Life Office. Jamie hopes to continue her involvement with NGLA well into her professional career. Jamie can't wait to work with the rest of the NGLA team to create a phenomenal 2027 conference experience for all attendees, sponsors and volunteers!

Become a Sponsor

Support the largest gathering of fraternity and sorority leaders in the Northeast and connect with more than 675 influential students, professionals, and volunteers from 60+ campuses!

Whether you want to engage attendees in the NGLA Village (virtual and in-person exhibit hall), market your company, or support a program, there’s an opportunity for you at the region’s largest educational program for fraternity and sorority life!

Ready to go beyond traditional exhibiting? Explore NGLA’s new sponsorship enhancement offerings in partnership with National Event Connection (NEC) to take your presence to the next level.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and ways to partner with NGLA, visit our website. From sponsorship packages to program-specific support and marketing enhancements, there are a variety of ways to engage with and support the NGLA Annual Conference.

Learn more and reserve your spot here!

NGLA Sponsorship Opportunities

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