National Recreation and Park Association

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National Recreation and Park Association

22377 Belmont Ridge Rd.
Ashburn, VA 20148
Ph: (703)858-0784
Fax: (703)858-0794
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.nrpa.org

National Recreation and Park Association Diversity Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage NRPA Congress and Exposition attendance by members of ethnic minorities; to emphasize the value of involvement in the organization; to develop minority communities to promote the benefits of NRPA. Focus: Parks and Recreation. Qualif.: Applicant must be a person of an ethnic minority; be a professional, citizen or student member of NRPA at the time of application; be currently employed as a professional in parks and recreation agency or a student currently enrolled in a park and recreation degree program. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on their compliance with basic eligibility requirements set by the National Recreation and Park Association.

Funds Avail.: No stated amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit an application form; two references; and letters of recommendation directly to the National Recreation and Park Association. Deadline: April 25. Contact: NRPA Awards Coordinator at the above address (see entry 5027).

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