2010 Richard Trudeau Advocacy Scholarship

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Richard Trudeau Advocacy Scholarship

The Richard Trudeau Advocacy Scholarship is given to young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional promise to be advocates for public policy and legislation that affects and supports parks, recreation, and the conservation of natural resources.

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of participation in advocacy activities and contributions to the parks and recreation profession. The scholarship will rocognize commitment and potential achievement in public policy and legislative advocacy attained by young professionals.

Scholarship recipients will receive funding in the amount of $1,000 to assist with expenses related to the participation in NRPA's Legislative Forum in Washington, D.C.

Please submit all applications by October 8, 2010.

Contact awards@nrpa.org with with any questions.

Eligibility

Must be an current NRPA member
Must possess a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field. The applicant may either be currently employed in the field or pursuing a graduate level degree in Parks and Recreation or a related field.
Must be an advocate for public policy that supports the acquisition of parkland, conservation of natural resources, and promotion of outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands and waters.

1. Applicant Information:

First Name Required Question

Last Name

Title

Employer

Street Address Required Question

Apt/Suite/Office

City

State

Postal Code Required Question

Country

Email Address Required Question

Phone Number Required Question

Alternative Phone

2. Job Responsibilities

3. Education and Certifications

4. Public Policy and Advocacy Experience

Statements of Participation Goals

5. Why do you want to participate in the NRPA Legislative Forum?

6. What do you hope to accomplish by participating in the Legislative Forum?

Statements of Scholarship Need

7. How will this scholarship benefit you, your program, or your parks and recreation resources?

8. Will you attend the Legislative Forum if you do not receive the scholaship?

YesNo

9. Do you have or can you obtain the funds to cover the expenses that exceed the scholarship amount?

YesNo

Statements of Commitment

10. I will attend NRPA's Legislative Forum If I am awarded the Richard Trudeau Advocacy Scholarship with the exception of unforseen emergencies or changes in cirsumstances. If, after I am notified that I am a recipents of the scholarship, I am no longer able to attend, I will immediatly notify NRPA so that an alternate applicant may be awared the scholarship to participate in my place. Required Question

	Yes
	No

11. My supervisor approves and will provide the leave necessary for me to attend the Legislative Forum if I receive teh Richard Trudea Advocacy Scholarship. Required Question

	Yes
	No