Scholarship OpportunitiesThe Kansas Recreation and Park Association (KRPA) Board of Directors, in an effort to foster professional development and continuing education within the State, has established the KRPA Professional Development Scholarship Fund. KRPA Members are encouraged to apply for scholarship support to attend regional or national schools (e.g. KRPA Annual Conference and workshops, NRPA Conference, or other related educational opportunities not sponsored by KRPA or NRPA); or take the CPRP/CPRE exams. Funds to provide these scholarships come from several different resources including the annual conference silent auction, vendors and private donations. The Association realizes the importance of reinvesting these dollars into its membership base as a means to ensure our members capabilities keep pace with the current standards of others in the same field and hopefully advance and progress further. Professional development will also make certain that our members’ knowledge stays relevant and up to date at all times on current industry affairs.Larry Heeb Professional Development Scholarship Application to attend professional development opportunities-Applications will be accepted for scholarship funding support (registration, travel costs) to attend any local, regional or national park and recreation related educational training event. The goal of the scholarship program is to provide support to member professionals who have limited financial resources for training and have a desire to enhance their education. Awarded Scholarships will be based on the appropriateness of the educational opportunity related to the applicants’ job, financial need, contributions of the applicant to his/her community and to KRPA.The application deadline for scholarship funding to attend KRPA workshops or local training events is 30 days prior to the event. The deadline to apply for scholarship funding for the KRPA Conference or other conferences is 90 days prior to the event, except the deadline for the NRPA Conference is in the beginning of May. (See below for details.) No scholarship funds will go directly to any individual before attending the educational opportunity. Scholarship recipients or the agency they work for are reimbursed after approval from the board. The application deadlines for scholarship funding are: Deadline Event Aquatic Facility Operator Course and Exam- February 1, 2023 Certified Playground Safety Course and Exam- February 7, 2023 NRPA Annual Conference- May 1, 2023 KRPA/MPRA Executive Forum- TBA Tomorrow's Leaders Institute- TBA KRPA Annual Conference- November 2, 2022 Deadline Event 30 days prior Local workshop 90 days prior Regional and national out of state training To apply for scholarship funding, fill out the Professional Development Scholarship Application.pdf and provide appropriate support material as outlined and return to the KRPA Office according to the deadlines above. Mail: KRPA Scholarship Association 645 Vermont PO Box 1283 Lawrence, KS 66044 or Email: Erika Devore The Scholarship Committee will make all final decisions and determine the scholarship award total. There is no limit on the number of educational events that a member is eligible to apply for during the year, but priority will be given to individuals who have not received a previous scholarship. If chosen, receipts for reimbursements are due within 60 days of event. Scholarship Criteria
Additional Criteria (1-5 points awarded with 5 being the highest): Application for CPRP and CPRE ExamApplications for the CPRP and CPRE exam are accepted any time of year. The scholarship committee will review and vote on applications at the board meeting following the date the application was submitted. Scholarship Criteria
To apply for scholarship funding, fill out the CPRP/CPRE Scholarship application, provide appropriate support material as outlined and return to the KRPA Office. |