USH2026 Scholarship Program

USH2026 Connections Conference Scholarship Application

The USH2026 Connections Conference Scholarship Program will enable individuals with Usher syndrome (USH) and their families to attend the USH Connections Conference in person in Bloomington, Minnesota, on July 17-19, 2026, or virtually on Saturday, July 18. This gathering provides the opportunity for individuals with Usher syndrome, family members, friends, and professionals to learn of the latest advances in research while connecting with others living with Usher syndrome and engaging with researchers who are working tirelessly toward treatments.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Scholarship is based on financial need to enable the inclusion of a family or individual who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Preference will be given to first-time conference attendees.
Applicant must commit to attending the entire conference and completing the post-conference evaluation.
Applicant must join the USH Trust. Registration is free and simple. Your privacy is protected. Joining the USH Trust will ensure you will be informed of relevant current trials, studies, and the latest advances in research. You can join here: https://www.usher-syndrome.org/sign-up/

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicant must submit completed application by April 10, 2026.
Scholarship award winners will be notified by May 1, 2026.
Applicant is responsible for making their own transportation arrangements.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

Scholarship covers two nights (July 17 and July 18, 2026) at the Radisson Blu Mall of America, and conference registration fees (including Saturday full-day conference, Saturday breakfast, lunch, evening social, Sunday morning breakout sessions and childcare, if applicable) for up to two adults and two children, including the individual with USH.
The scholarship recipient will understand that no cash or check will be furnished to them for the conference. These items will be paid directly by the Usher Syndrome Coalition.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the online form below:

If you have questions, please email Krista at k.vasi@usher-syndrome.org or call 1-800-946-9203.

Application Form

First Name

Last Name

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E-mail

Country

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Phone

Relationship to individual with Usher syndrome

Name and age of individual with Usher syndrome:

Have you attended an USH Connections Conference (formerly the Usher Syndrome Family Conference) before?

How would you like to participate in the conference?

Virtually
In-Person in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Number Attending, Including Yourself

Will you require special accommodations? (e.g. Close Vision or Tactile Interpreters, Assistive Listening Devices, etc.)

Please describe your need for conference scholarship:

Please explain what you hope to gain by attending the conference:

I have read and meet the above listed eligibility terms. If I am unable to attend the conference, I will notify the Usher Syndrome Coalition by May 15, 2026 so that the scholarship may be awarded to another recipient.

Scholarship Program

USH2026 Connections Conference Scholarship Application

Application Form

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