Project BLENDS

Application Form Cohort 4 (2025/2026)

Review the following steps and, for your convenience, assemble your needed information and documents prior to starting your application.

To complete the Project BLENDS application:

Complete this online application form
Resume: Make sure to include education, evidence of prior work with children through work, educational and volunteer experiences, professional honors and/or awards, and professional activities (such as membership in professional organizations, etc.). Save this as a Word document or PDF with your name in the file name (e.g., jane_smith_resume.doc)
Write a personal statement Save this as a Word document or PDF with your name in the file name (e.g., jane_smith_personal_statement.doc)
1. Why are you interested in Project BLENDS? What do you hope to gain for yourself, your community, and/or your culture?
2. Describe your prior experience (personal, professional, and/or educational) working with children and families.
3. Describe your professional/career goals.
4. In addition, participating in Project BLENDS requires a service obligation of working for two years in a position providing services to young children and their families. Please describe your commitment to working with young children and their families after graduation.
Graduate transcripts Save this PDF with your name in the file name (e.g., jane_smith_UAA_transcript.pdf) (include if currently enrolled in a graduate program, unofficial graduate transcripts are acceptable).
Letter of reference/support Include a letter of reference from someone who can speak to your prior work (or potential for work) with children and/or families.

You will be able to "Save" and return to the application later as you move through it.

Name:*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Best phone number to contact

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Degree program:*

Doctor of Occupational TherapyMaster of Science in Clinical PsychologyMaster of Social WorkMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

What semester and year do you anticipate to graduate?*

Spring 2026Summer 2026Fall 2026

Please upload your resume, personal statement, graduate transcripts and a letter of reference below.

You may attach up to 10 files

Have you completed a prerequisite course in Child Development or Human Development?*

NoYes

What was the Child Development or Human Development course name and when was it taken?

What is your anticipated graduation year?

Race (choose all that apply, Optional)