2024 FALA Foundation Scholarship Application

FALA Education & Research Foundation Academic Scholarship for Excellence in Senior Care Application

Application is open to ALL employees of active FALA Facility Members.

[FALA Foundation Board members, FALA Board members, FALA staff, and/or their family members are not eligible for this scholarship.]

Applications must be received by:

June 30th for Fall 2024 Scholarships

November 30th for Spring 2025 Scholarships

The Florida Assisted Living Association Foundation (FALA Foundation) is dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting excellence in senior care. Through this scholarship program, we aim to invest in the education and development of individuals who embody the attributes essential to our mission.

The FALA Foundation awards multiple $1,000 scholarships annually to employees of FALA Facility Members who are enrolled in accredited college or university degree programs. These scholarships are designed to support fields crucial to senior care, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, gerontology, nutrition/dietary, or clinical social work. Additionally, we may consider other aging or health-related fields, however, preference will be given to those degree programs first listed.

Recipients of the FALA Foundation scholarship represent the values and dedication to excellence that are central to our mission. They are individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and contributing to the advancement of senior care practices. As such, recipients of this scholarship play a vital role in furthering our mission and embodying the attributes we hold dear.

Recipients may receive no more than one FALA Foundation scholarship per calendar year.

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Community Name (Your Employer)*

FALA Facility Member*

YesNo

Number of Years Community Has Been a FALA Member, if known

Community/Employer Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Name of Immediate Supervisor*

Supervisor's Email*

example@example.com

Supervisor's Tel #*

Area CodePhone Number

Current Position*

Hire Date*

Applicant's Work Email*

example@example.com

Applicant's Personal Email

example@example.com

Applicant's Work #*

Area CodePhone Number

Applicant's Mobile #

Area CodePhone Number

Awards received from current Employer or past Employers, if any.

How long have you worked in an Assisted Living Facility or Adult Family Care Home?

What motivated you to get involved in assisted living?*

How do you embody the values and mission of the Florida Assisted Living Research & Education Foundation (FALA Foundation)? (max 500 words) *

How will receiving this scholarship support your academic and career goals in the field of senior care? (max 500 words)*

Volunteer activities, if any. (Include organization name, dates, and role.)

Please include a minimum of two letters of recommendation. *

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College or University*

Course of study you are pursuing.*

Date of Original Enrollment*

Anticipated Completion Date*

Current GPA or Grade Average*

Please include a current transcript or copy of upcoming schedule. *

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Do you receive tuition or other financial assistance?*

YesNo

Please share any additional information you feel would be helpful for the committee to know about you.

I certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may disqualify me from consideration for the FALA Foundation Scholarship.*

Yes

The FALA Foundation

1614 Mahan Center Blvd., Suite 104 | Tallahassee, FL 32308 | Tel: 850.383.1159

Email: youradvocate@fala.org

Deadlines for Submission are June 30th & November 30th

Applicant Information

School Information