ATRA Student Opportunity

From Heather J. Sedletzeck, CTRS:
The Peg Connolly Scholarship Announcement
2012 ATRA Annual Conference
Deadline March 23, 2012

The American Therapeutic Recreation Association is excited to provide the opportunity for students within the field of therapeutic recreation to receive the Peg Connolly Scholarship. Named in honor of Dr. Peg Connolly, the first President of The American Therapeutic Recreation Association,this program provides atremendous experience for students.

Here are the Program Basics:
What? Eight stipends are available to attend ATRA’s Annual Conference,
including conference registration, lodging accommodations and meal stipend ($100). Students are responsible for their transportation to/from the conference. This scholarship is a “working scholarship”. Students assist in various aspects of implementing the conference such as room hosting, registration and monitoring social events.
Who? This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students
who will be enrolled in a therapeutic recreation program during the conference year.
Where? The 2012 Annual Conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona.
When?You must be able to attend a mandatory training on October 10, 2012
as well as the ATRA Annual Conference from October 11 – 15, 2012
(please note that these dates include pre-con sessions).
Why?This program has tremendous personal and professional benefits and
rewards. Not only do students gain professional knowledge from sessions, students have the opportunity to network with professionals from around the country. ATRA believes the future of our field depends on the continuing growth of students. Today, many former scholarship recipients prove this belief by serving vital roles within our profession.
How? Follow the steps indicated on the scholarship application by the
established deadline. ATRA wishes to reward students who demonstrate exceptional competence in the field of therapeutic recreation on the basis of their academic achievement, personal and professional philosophy, leadership skills and other occupational achievements. All application materials must be submitted electronically. Transcripts may be mailed. Due to the competitiveness of this scholarship,students will only be eligible to receive this award one time during their academic pursuits.
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Heather J. Sedletzeck, CTRS, President RT Solutions, Inc.
www.rtsolutionsinc.com
812-917-4529 (o)
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