2026 Professional Development Scholarship Application

Professional Development Scholarship

Application Deadline: December 10
Up to $500 credit/reimbursement for expenses related to obtaining professional development in arboriculture. Applicants are judged on their ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the certification or credential. Qualified reimbursement includes the cost of course registration, examination fee, and course materials.

Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicants must be eligible and preparing to take an ISA certification exam or qualification, or another industry qualification or credential (e.g., CTSP, TPAQ), by August 1 of the following year.
2. Applicants must be members of both the ISA and the Ohio Chapter.
3. Expenses may include:
  - Course registration fee
  - Required materials (i.e., ISA study guide)
  - Exam fee
  - Recipients must submit all receipts for reimbursement to the Ohio Chapter ISA before August 1.
4. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from arboriculture/horticulture professionals. At least one must be from an ISA Certified professional.
5. The recipient must volunteer and actively serve on an Ohio Chapter committee for at least one year.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred First Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
My current Certification(s)/Qualification(s)
ISA Certified Arborist Certification #*
OH-1234A
Qualifications
My ISA dues are paid-thru
(month/year)
Ohio Chapter dues are paid-thru
(month/year)
I am pursuing (check one): *
If you selected Other - please explain.
Practical Experience
Current or Most Recent Employer/Company*
Position*
Supervisor*
Title*
Date of Employment

MonthDayYear
Start Date
MonthDayYear
End Date or Present Date
Job duties related to arboriculture:*
Please enter information below from your previous employer if you have less than three years with your current employer.
Employer/Company
Position
Date of Employment

MonthDayYear
Start Date
MonthDayYear
End Date or Present Date
Job duties related to arboriculture:
Essay Questions

Please type in your responses to the following three questions, or you can upload the essay questions and answers.
What certification or qualification are you pursuing and why?
Describe how you meet the eligibility requirements for the credential or qualification.
How will this new credential assist you in furthering your career?
Why do you feel that you are a good candidate for this credential and scholarship?
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REQUIRED: Two Professional Letters of Recommendation (At least one must be from an ISA Certified Arborist.)

Please list the first and last names of those individuals who submitted letters.
1. First & Last Name *
2. First & Last Name*
Professional Letter of Recommendation - 1*

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Professional Letter of Recommendation - 2

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Review Process

·        Applications lacking ALL eligibility requirements will not be accepted.

·        Submission of all required documentation is the responsibility of the applicant.

·        Applicants who have not previously been awarded a Chapter scholarship will receive priority consideration over previous recipients.
My Signature/Approval of the following information:*

I certify that I have read and meet the eligibility requirements, for the program.I understand that I must register for the certification/qualification before August 1 of next year.I have completed the application to the best of my abilities.
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Professional Development Scholarship

My current Certification(s)/Qualification(s)

Practical Experience

Essay Questions