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.
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Student (x2), Professional Development |
Student: $500 for education-related materials
Professional: 1 free CPRS Conference registration
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01/17/2025 |
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.
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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: Applications currently closed.
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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: Applications currently closed.
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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.
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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: Applications currently closed.
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Students, Professional Development |
Funds cover CPRS membership fee and Connections Conference registration fee. |
12/02/2024 |
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.
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Professional Development |
Up to $2000 will be awarded in FY24/25 towards attendance of the Director's Academy and the CPRS Conference.
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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
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Professional Development |
Up to $500. Funds can be used for CAMS and CAMS related travel
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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.
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Professional Development |
Up to $500. Funds can be used for educational registration, travel, and/or hotel expenses.
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01/31/2025 |
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Development & Operations Section MMS Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: Attendees of the MMS School.
Application Review Process: Applicants must complete a scholarship application packet which includes: application, letter of interest and agency referral letter.
How to Apply: Click here to apply.
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Maintenance Management School |
Full or partial funding to the CPRS Maintenance Management School.
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07/01/2025 |
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.
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School of Rec |
Funds cover the cost of registration only
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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: Applications currently closed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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06/30/2025 |
Maintenance Management School Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: Be in good standing with your current employer Be in good standing with the school (if you previously attended MMS) Active or historic employment in the park and recreation industry and/or passion/interest in the industry Be available and have the support of your employer to attend November 3-7, 2025 Be 21 years of age or older
Application Review Process: Complete applications will be reviewed by a committee of current Regents and/or Regent Emeriti in addition to CPRS HQ team member(s).
How to Apply: Click here to submit your application.
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Maintenance Management School Registration |
One scholarship covering 100% of the student registration fee. One scholarship covering 50% of the student registration fee. |
07/11/2025 |