AARP Foundation will offer scholarships to attend NALC conference

In 2005, the AARP Foundation created a scholarship program in honor ofJerry E. Florence, former Director of the AARP Foundation who passedaway suddenly during his tenure. Mr. Florence was a visionary leaderwho was respected and admired by all who worked with him.

In remembrance of Jerry, the AARP Foundation will award tenscholarships of $1,000 to first time attendees of the National Agingand Law Conference (NALC) to be held in December of 2008. Scholarshipscover the cost of registration and travel, and also go toward lodgingfor the Conference. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who providefree or low-cost legal services to older persons that have limitedincome and resources; show commitment to the ethical representation ofolder persons; and demonstrate financial need to attend. Non-legaladvocates such as adult protective services staff, law enforcementstaff and others that work on behalf of older persons are alsoencouraged to apply.

The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is August 15.

To learn more and to apply, please visit aarp.org/nltp and click on the NALC scholarship link located on the left hand column.