the nar scholarship program was announced at naram-43 in 2001.<ref name="scholarship/cannon/eag overview"></ref> a limited number of $2000 scholarships are available each year to nar members between the ages of 17 and 22 who are planning to attend, or are currently enrolled in a college, university or technical school. the number of awards is determined annually by the board of trustees, and scholarships are presented annually at naram.