Scholarships

Scholarships

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Let us help you Pledge for EDge!

The CPRS Districts, Sections, and the California Park & Recreation Foundation offer scholarships for students and individuals attending professional development events or explore other growth opportunities. By taking advantage of these opportunities, you are committing to your professional journey—Pledging for EDge!

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Find a scholarship to help advance your career below.
Scholarship Name Purpose Award Amount Application Deadline
District 1 Professional Development and Student Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Students: Enrolled in a University/program. Live, work or attend a school within a D1 county. Professionals: D1 active member, volunteer at past/present D1 Event.

Application Review Process: Applications are reviewed by the District 1 Scholarship sub-committee.

How to Apply: Click here to submit your application.

Student (x2), Professional Development

Student: $500 for education-related materials

Professional: 1 free CPRS Conference registration

01/13/2025
District 2 Jerry Fox Maintenance Management Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Open to members of the D&O Section, employees of member agencies that live and work with D2.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by the District 2 Committee.

How to Apply: Applications Currently Closed.

Maintenance Management School Registration $6,300 ($2100 per registration). Covers the cost of registrants for 3 participants. 09/22/2024
District 2 Jane H. Adams Professional Development Grant

Eligibility Criteria: Members of District 2.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by the District 2 Committee.

How to Apply: Click here to apply.

Professional Development $1500 awarded to individuals who have demonstrated a dedication to the profession. 12/20/2024
District 2 Student Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Must live, work or attend school with the District 2 boundaries. Please see award details for further information.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by a panel comprised of Park and Recreation Professionals will review and score each application.

How to Apply: Click here to apply.

Undergraduate Student To support future professionals in the field of Parks & Recreation.  12/06/2024
District 3 Student Scholarship and Professional Grant

Eligibility Criteria: Open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in the parks, recreation, community services or related field.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by the District 3 Scholarship Committee. D3 Board give final approval.

How to Apply: Applications currently closed.

Students, Professional Development $500 maximum for each awarded. Funds can be spent at recipients' discretion toward school expenses and/or one year of student membership in CPRS (California Park & Recreation Society). 01/07/2024
District 8 Professional Development Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Students: Student or recent student (within one year). Professionals: New Parks and Recreation Professional (within two years).

Application Review Process: Reviewed by District 8 Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply: Click here to apply.

Students, Professional Development Funds cover CPRS membership fee and Connections Conference registration fee. 12/24/2024
Administrators Section Professional Development Scholarship Program

Eligibility Criteria: Open to active members of the CPRS Administrative Section.

Application Review Process: Reviewed and scored by the Administrators Section Committee with awards approved by the Administrators Section Board.

How to Apply: Click here to submit your application.

Professional Development

Up to $2000 will be awarded in FY24/25 towards attendance of the Director's Academy and the CPRS Conference.

01/13/2025
Aquatics Section Kathy M. Lueker Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Must be a CPRS and Aquatics Section member.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by CPRS Aquatics Section Board Members.

How to Apply: Applications currently closed

Professional Development

Up to $500. Funds can be used for CAMS and CAMS related travel

09/13/2024
Aquatics Section Professional Development Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Must be a CPRS and Aquatics Section member.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by CPRS Aquatics Section Board Members.

How to Apply: Applications currently closed.

Professional Development

Up to $500. Funds can be used for educational registration, travel, and/or hotel expenses.

01/31/2025
Development & Operations Section MMS Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Attendees of the MMS Shool.

Application Review Process: Applicants must complete a scholarship application packet which includes: application, letter of interest and agency referral letter.

How to Apply: Applications currently closed.

Maintenance Management School

Full or partial funding to the CPRS Maintenance Management School.

09/06/2024
Recreation Section School of Rec Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Current member of CPRS & Recreation Section. History of participation in the Section, Region or District Level. Willingness to be featured in our newsletter and social media

Application Review Process: Application via online form.

How to Apply: Applications currently closed.

School of Rec

Funds cover the cost of registration only

08/29/2024
California Foundation for Parks & Recreation Student Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria: Undergraduate students: completed or be enrolled in courses that add up to a minimum of 60 units with at least 12 units in their major. Graduate applicants: Completed at least 9 units.

Application Review Process: Reviewed by the CFPR Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply: Click here to apply.

Students

Various award amounts for students majoring in all aspects of recreation, parks, park operations, natural resources management, recreation therapy, commercial recreation, tourism, community recreation, recreation/aquatic management, recreational sports management and recreation leadership.

11/21/2024
California Foundation for Parks & Recreation Professional Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria: All current CPRS members in need of financial support toward endeavors that facilitate career growth and advancing the profession.

Application Review Process: A complete resume and a professional letter of recommendation.

How to Apply: Applications currently closed.

Professional Development

Various award amounts for  all current CPRS members in need of financial support toward endeavors that facilitate career growth and advancing the profession.

06/30/2024