Student Scholarship Award
Purpose: The purpose of the MRPA Student Scholarship Award is to
recognize outstanding examples of leadership among Mississippi college
students and to provide financial assistance to Mississippi residents
seeking degrees and careers in the parks, recreation, and leisure
services industry.
Amount: $250.00 (Minimum)
Eligibility:
1. A resident of Mississippi currently registered as a full-time student
at a Mississippi college or university.
2. Major in Parks & Recreation and/or Leisure Services professional
preparation program.
3. Junior or Senior status as defined by the college of choice.
4. A minimum of 2.75 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 grade system) on all
undergraduate coursework at time of application.
5. A current, official copy of the student's transcript, indicating most
recent term and overall GPA.
6. An undergraduate student working on a bachelor's degree.
7. Member, Mississippi Recreation and Park Association.
8. Preference given to students who have demonstrated financial need.
Application:
1. Students may be either nominated or may personally apply.
2. Nomination/Application forms are available from the MRPA Executive
Office, P.O. Box 16451, Hattiesburg, MS 39404-6451; (601) 582-3361.
Application
Deadline: Postmarked no later than September 08, 2008 or hand delivered
by 9/15/08 in Vicksburg.
Procedure:
1. Submit a transcript of all undergraduate work.
2. Submit three letters of recommendation: one from a park, recreation,
or leisure services professional; and two from faculty.
3. Submit a completed application form.
Exemplary Leadership Activities:
Applicants will be evaluated and selected on demonstrated leadership
activities. Particular leadership activities of interest include, but
may not be limited to the following:
* leadership and/or participation in local, state, regional or national
recreation or leisure professional organizations or associations.
* leadership and/or participation in scholastic activities and
organizations.
* leadership and/or participation in community service clubs and
organizations.
* leadership and/or participation in religious, cultural, and/or social
organizations.
* paid and volunteer work experience.
Student Scholarship Application
Convention Scholarship
Purpose: The MRPA Convention Scholarship is designed to provide
convention registration to a Mississippi student in exchange for his/her
work at the annual convention.
Amount: Current full package student registration fees.
Eligibility:
1. Currently enrolled as a full-time student at a Mississippi college or
university.
2. Major in parks, recreation, or leisure services program.
3. Attendance during entire convention schedule, as required by MRPA
Executive Office. (October 22-25, 200)
4. Overall G.P.A. of 2.75 (on 4.0 scale) on all undergraduate coursework
at the time of application.
5. Membership in the Mississippi Recreation and Park Association.
Return to:
Michelle Burrell
Claiborne County Parks Commission
P.O. Box 526
Port Gibson, MS 39150-0526
Deadline: Postmarked no later than September 08, 2008 or hand delivered
by 9/10/08 in Vicksburg
Convention
Scholarship Application
Howard Sommer / C. W. Kirkland
Professional
Development Award
Purpose: The purpose of the MRPA Howard Sommer/C. W. Kirkland
Professional Development Award is to provide students in their junior
year the opportunity to further their professional development by
providing financial assistance to join the National Recreation and Parks
Association and the Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association to
Mississippi residents seeking degrees and careers in the parks,
recreation and leisure services industry.
Amount: MRPA/NRPA Student Membership Dues
Eligibility:
1. A resident of Mississippi currently registered as a full-time student
at a Mississippi college or university.
2. Majoring in Parks and Recreation and/or Leisure Services professional
preparation program.
3. A junior student status as defined by the college of choice.
4. A minimum of 2.75 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 system) on all course
work at the time of application.
5. A current copy of the student’s transcript, indicating the most
recent term and overall GPA.
Application: Students may be either nominated or may personally apply.
Application Deadline: By mail: September 08, 2008 or hand delivered by
9/10/08 in Vicksburg
Procedure:
1. Submit a transcript of all course work
2. Submit 3 letters of recommendation to include one from a park,
recreation or leisure services professional; and two from faculty
members.
3. Submit a completed application form.
Howard Sommer/C.W. Kirkland Professional Development
Scholarship Application
