North Carolina Recreation & Parks Scholarship Foundation
Fletcher Graduate Scholarship Application
The North Carolina Recreation & Parks Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to graduate
students in the field of public parks and recreation. Graduate students who meet the criteria as stated
below are eligible for applying for the Fletcher Graduate Scholarship. The Foundation will accept
applications for the upcoming academic year from students who meet the following requirements:
1. Applicant must be a current graduate student in Leisure Systems Studies at a college or
university in the state of North Carolina
2. Applicant must have completed at least one (1) semester of graduate study and at time of
application, must be currently enrolled in a graduate curriculum
3. Applicant must be a current NCRPA member
4. Provide two (2) academic references. Must be submitted with application.
Application Deadline: MARCH 11, 2013
Completed application submitted electronically by March 11
Support Materials: 2 reference letters emailed to info@ncrpa.net by March 11
Applicants will be notified of status by May 31st. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the
NCRPA Annual Conference.
Questions regarding the application process should be sent via email to Dr. Jill Mills jmills@moc.edu
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Educational Experience: Please list
 colleges attended (include dates and list in descending chronological order) degrees
earned – degree title and date graduated
 list of all graduate courses taken with respect to colleges and universities
 title and topic of thesis or graduate project
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Professional Interests: Please list
 memberships in professional organizations
 presentations made at conferences and workshops (title, conference, date)
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Work Experience in Leisure Services: Please list the last two (2) full or part-time positions
held and describe duties for each.
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Volunteer Experience in Leisure Services: Please list agencies/organizations, volunteer
works and describe duties.
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Professional Career Plans in Public Parks & Recreation: Describe your plans following
completion of your degree
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Essay: Please submit an essay with focus on how your research will benefit the leisure
service profession, or what you will be able to contribute to the advancement of the leisure
service profession.
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References: Please provide the name, phone number and email for the two (2) academic
references. Reference letters due March 11.
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Applicant’s comments in support of this application:
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Verification: By submitting this application, I hereby certify that the provided information is
true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and if successful, I further agree to abide by all
rules and regulations governing this scholarship.
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