KSWLA will assist up to five first-year language teachers or first-time attendees in attending the annual conference. The conference registration fee will be completely waived, funds permitting. VIPs will sit with the executive board at the business meeting. The board will arrange for VIPs to visit with the keynote speaker. VIP status will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Foreign nationals not paying taxes in the U.S. are not eligible for this grant. Deadline