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AATH SCHOLARSHIPS​

Apply NOW for the 2026 AATH Conference & Humor Academy!
May 14-17 | DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside

Application Deadline: December 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm Central

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Take advantage of the chance to join us at the 2026 Annual Humor Conference and Humor Academy with the help of a scholarship! Thanks to our generous donors, AATH offers nine scholarships for this year’s event.

Whether passionate about humor in education, healthcare, leadership, or personal development, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and grow within a vibrant community.
Scholarships are available to those in need of financial assistance, so apply today and join us!​

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BE KIND SCHOLARSHIP​

Conference & Hu​mor Academy

This scholarship is awarded to an individual who plans to utilize humor to promote kindness in the world.

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BETH USHER "BE The Happiest" SCHOLARSHIP

Conference & Humor Academy

This scholarship is awarded to an individual who uses humor to overcome challenges and inspire others.

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ED DUNKELBLAU SCHOLARSHIP

​Conference Only

This scholarship is awarded to a practitioner of color, or researcher, interested in the cultural or scientific applications of therapeutic humor.

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ESTHER & JACK HYATT “SENIOR CARE” SCHOLARSHIP

Conference Only

This scholarship is awarded to  an Active Senior or Senior Caregiver.

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JOYCE SALTMAN HUMOR IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Conference Only

This scholarship is awarded to an educator who believes in using humor in education.

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KNOX FAMILY PEACE THROUGH HUMOR SCHOLARSHIP

Conference & Humor Academy

*This scholarship has already been awarded for the 2026 conference.

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LENNY RAVICH “SHALOM” SCHOLARSHIP

Conference Only

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This scholarship is awarded to an individual whose work in humor and laughter demonstrates a commitment to world peace.

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MARGIE KLEIN “PAPER PLATE” SCHOLARSHIP
Conference Only

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This scholarship is awarded to an individual who uses humor in work-related situations.

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TEENA MILLER LAUGHTER BLASTER CANCER THRIVER SCHOLARSHIP
Conference Only

This scholarship is awarded to a cancer survivor who shares humor with other cancer patients and survivors.

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Disclaimer for ALL Scholarships:

If the scholarship committee determines no suitable entries for a particular scholarship, it may choose not to award it.
Scholarships are granted solely for the designated conference year and cannot be deferred to future conferences.
Essay responses should be kept to 250 words or fewer unless specified otherwise.

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Recipients will be notified by December 31, 2025. 
As this date is after the discounted registration deadline,
all scholarship applicants will still be eligible to register at the reduced rate.

Please get in touch with the AATH office at 815-708-6587 or info@aath.org with questions.

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