The Harvey Leavitt, III scholarship is open to first-time NBE candidates that will be eligible to take the NBE Arts and Sciences exams prior to March 10, 2026, (limit one entry per candidate). Candidates must be a graduate of, or graduating in 2025 from, an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program. Candidates completing a certificate program with an affiliate program are NOT eligible to apply.

Five recipients will receive one complimentary NBE registration (Arts & Sciences – a $570 value), which must be used within one year from the notification of the award.

The scholarship entry form must be submitted directly by the candidate by 12:00 pm CDT on February 17, 2025. Please note that no refunds will be given if the recipient has already paid and/or sat for the exam prior to receiving the scholarship. The next scholarship opportunity will be available in the fall of 2025.

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About

Harvey Hamilton Leavitt, III volunteered on The Conference’s National Board Examination Committee for twenty-two years. He was a dedicated funeral director and embalmer from Wadesboro, North Carolina where he owned and operated Leavitt Funeral Home, established in 1914, as a third-generation funeral practitioner. Harvey defined professionalism, was an eternal optimist and his volunteer spirit was catching. He will be remembered for his honesty, integrity and generosity of time and talent. In 2023 the board of directors officially named the National Board Examination Scholarship program in his memory.

The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded in 1904, the membership of The Conference is composed of funeral service licensing boards and regulatory agencies throughout the United States and Canada. For more information on The Conference, visit www.theconferenceonline.org