TRPEF PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Educational Foundation provides funding for professional training in the field of Parks and Recreation. Applicants must submit all information requested on the appropriate form provided. TRPEF Professional Grants may fund up to 75% of expenses with a maximum calendar year amount of $500.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Currently employed as a professional in the field of Parks and Recreation in the state of Tennessee
Current Member of Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA)
Applicant must join TRPEF. Cost is $10/year. Join TRPEF at https://www.trpa.net/trpef (and click TRPEF Donations) or https://secure.membershipsoftware.org/trpasecure/donation_pay.asp
Provide a headshot of yourself to be used in TRPEF announcements, promotional materials, etc.
Must be attending an accredited, professional, parks & recreation school that offer Continuing Education Credits, such as offerings by the NRPA, TRPA, or TRPEF.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the TRPEF Board of Directors and will be selected by a simple majority vote of the Board. All information requested is required for a successful submission. Information submitted will be reviewed and scored to determine scholarship recipient(s). The number of scholarships will be determined based on available funding and quality of application.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Cell Phone*

(000) 000-0000

Email*

example@example.com

Please answer all of the following questions completely.

1.My TRPEF Grant fund will be used for*

2. How will these funds benefit you while promoting Parks & Recreation?*

3.Briefly state your involvement in the field of Parks & Recreation:*

4.Please list and detail your educational background college, professional schools, etc:*

5. Please give a brief work history, including current position and employer:*

6. State your future goals or interests in Parks & Recreation:*

7. Please complete these items to estimate the funding needed to attend this professional event.

Travel expense*

Lodging expense*

Meals expense*

Registration expense*

Materials expense*

Other expenses*

Total estimated expenses*

Amount paid by others*

8. Please state your financial need, along with a brief statement including other sources of funds available. Also, fill in the appropriate line items as provided.

Amount Requested*

Employer's Portion*

Total Anticipate cost*

Applicant's Portion*

Other Funds*

Upload Headshot as a .jpg or .png file*

Justification:*

I certify the above information is true and correct. Furthermore, I agree to let the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Educational Foundation verify any of the above information. If selected, I will allow my name and photo to be used in promotions or marketing materials. If selected, I agree to provide a short video testimonial for potential use in future marketing materials.

Applicant's Signature

Date

MonthDayYear

Reimbursements are made on actual receipts and they must accompany your request for reimbursement

TRPEF PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Selection Procedures