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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01/9/2026 |
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 applicants must have: 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 must have: Completed at least 9 units. Only completed applications with professional recommendation, and transcripts to verify GPA will be eligible for review. Scholarship winners may only be eligible to be awarded twice (2 years) per degree.
Application Review Process: Applications are reviewed in December by the CFPR Scholarship Committee.
How to Apply: Click here to submit your application.
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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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11/24/2025 |
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 |