AMCSI Conference Scholarship Grant – 2026

21st Annual AMCSI Conference | Columbus, Ohio
July 1–4, 2026

This AMCSI Conference Scholarship is made possible by the generous donation of Paul and Wendy Tracy. We are deeply grateful for their support and their commitment to helping members of our community attend conference.

The AMCSI Conference Scholarship will be awarded to a member of our community. The scholarship supports attendance at the 21st Annual AMCSI Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

A limited number of families will be selected to receive a full grant scholarship.

This scholarship is available to:

• A member with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) OR a parent of a child with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)
• One immediate family member (spouse, caregiver, parent, etc.)

Reimbursement of eligible travel and lodging expenses will take place after the conclusion of the conference once valid receipts are submitted and reviewed.

📌 Eligible expenses include:


✔️ Conference Registration – for the recipient and one guest
✔️ Hotel Stay – 3 nights (July 1–4) Amount shall not exceed $562.86
✔️Airfare:
• Must be economy class
• Airfare should not exceed $500
✔️Taxi/Uber:
• To and from the airport and the conference location (round trip)
• Cost not to exceed $50 per ride
✔️ If traveling by vehicle: Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal mileage rate

📌 Application Deadline

✔️ All applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

📌 Important Notes:


🔹 AMCSI does not process conference registration or book travel, hotel accommodations, incidentals, or parking.
🔹 All travel arrangements are the responsibility of the applicant.
🔹 Reimbursement will only be issued after the conference and once receipts are verified.
🔹 Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application. We will contact you if any further information is required.

📌 Post-Conference Testimony

AMCSI would greatly appreciate a brief post-conference testimony to share on our website and social media platforms.

Please submit:
• Your written testimony
• Any photos you would like included along with your reimbursement receipts to: info@amcsupport.org

📌 Requirements:

✔️ Applicant must reside in the United States or Canada
✔️ Applicant must be a paid member of AMCSI in good standing to apply for this scholarship grant
✔️ Applicant must provide documentation of an AMC diagnosis
✔️ Applicant must have AMC or be a parent of a child with AMC
✔️ Applicant must be 18 years or older or be the parent/legal guardian of a minor with AMC.
✔️ Applicant must be a first-time attendee of AMCSI’s annual conference
✔️ Applicant must be an active participant in the annual conference
✔️ Application is not complete without paid membership and required documentation

Scholarship recipients will receive an email notification about their grant award by June 1st.