Alexander L. Meszaros Student Leadership Award

The Alexander L. Meszaros Student Leadership Award is a scholarship offered through Virginia Tech to support students who will be participants or presenters at the 2026 Annual Conference held by the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). The scholarship is designed to help defray expenses associated with attending the conference, including travel, hotel, meals, and registration fees. The scholarship amount varies and may not cover all expenses to attend the conference. Applicants must be members of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and demonstrate how attending the conference will support their professional aspirations and contribute to the common good of society. This award recognizes student leadership in the field of family and consumer sciences and provides opportunities for professional development through conference participation.