Scholarship Opportunities to attend the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) 2026 Advocate Leadership Summit

NBCC's 2026 Advocate Leadership Summit will be held in Washington, DC on April 25-27 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center, followed by Lobby Day on Capitol Hill on April 28. Registration is now open.

The NBCC Summit brings together advocates from across the country to:

• Learn the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer science from world-renowned researchers.
• Gain hands-on training in advocacy strategies that influence research, healthcare, and public policy.
• Connect with grassroots leaders and peers who share a commitment to ending breast cancer.
• Engage with public policy experts to sharpen skills for effective action on Capitol Hill and beyond. During Lobby Day participants will meet with their elected officials on Capitol Hill to advocate for NBCC's 2026 legislative and policy priorities.

Scholarship Funding Available to Attend the Summit

NBCC Summit Scholarship - Deadline to Apply is February 27

Current NBCC members are eligible to apply for a limited number of scholarships up to $600 to help defray the costs of Summit travel, hotel, or registration. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Friday, February 27, 2026.

To Apply: Click HERE

VBCF Karin Decker Noss Scholarship* - Deadline to Apply is March 13

Reimbursable scholarships will be awarded to participants to help cover the costs of registration, hotel, travel, and meals to attend NBCC's 2026 Advocate Leadership Summit. Two scholarship levels are available:

• First-Time Attendees: For volunteer advocates who have never attended the NBCC Summit, a reimbursable scholarship of up to $1,250 will be awarded. 

• Return Attendees: For volunteer advocates who have previously attended the NBCC Summit before, a reimbursable scholarship of up to $750 will be awarded.

Advocates who receive the Noss scholarship will be asked to attend all days of the Summit and Lobby Day, share a brief reflection with VBCF about their experience, and agree to stay involved with VBCF's advocacy work throughout the year.

To Apply: Contact Kirsta Millar, VBCF Director of Policy: kirsta@vbcf.org, 804-285-1200 ext. 203. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13th, 2026.

*The Karin Decker Noss Scholarship is provided to fund training for participants in medical research and legislative advocacy to carry on the work that Karin Decker Noss, a dedicated board member, and former VBCF President began. Learn more about Karin HERE