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Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship (APRF)

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Mission

APRF is committed to financially supporting parks, recreation, and leisure oriented educational development and scholarships, research, advocacy, and community enrichment.

Global Ends Statement

APRF exists for the benefit of the members of the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association and the leisure delivery organizations of Arizona.

Our Current Goals

  • Manage and direct a program that distributes college and professional scholarships 
  • Provide funding assistance to the APRA Annual Conference 
  • Provide funding as possible to support certification programs 
  • Provide funding as possible to support parks, recreation and leisure oriented advocacy and research 
  • Provide administrative over-site as a pass-through organization, with a maximum 5% charge, when others want to provide funding to enhance the facilities and programs of the members of the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association and their leisure delivery organizations

APRF / APRA Scholarship Program

The Arizona Parks & Recreation Fellowship and the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association invites you to unlock your potential and invest in your professional development through our scholarship and certification assistance program. 

  • Michael A. Ramnes Professional Scholarships to attend the NRPA Conference or an NRPA Management School ($750) 
  • Dave Bang Associates Professional Scholarship to attend a non-NRPA related conference or educational opportunity ($500 in-state or $750 out-of-state) 
  • College Scholarships for full-time students enrolled in parks & recreation or other appropriate leisure degree programs ($500) 
  • College Scholarships for full-time working professionals who are enrolled in parks & recreation or other appropriate leisure degree programs ($500) 
  • Professional Certification reimbursement grant for professionals to assist with the cost of course or certification test ($150) 

Review dates for all scholarships and certifications:

  • Applications submitted will be reviewed monthly by the APRF Scholarship Committee. Allow at least one (1) month for notification of your application’s status. The APRF Scholarship Committee encourages applicants to submit their application at least three (3) months in advance of their payment due date for the applicable conference, certification, training program etc. 
  • There is limited scholarship funding available and priority will be given to those applicants that have not already received recent funding. Once the funding threshold has been met, no additional scholarships will be awarded for the year. 

Applications

If you have any questions regarding the APRF Scholarship program, contact the Scholarship Committee Chair at scholarships@aprf.org

APRF Board of Directors

Robert Carmona, Chairperson

Carmona Collective

Shawn Wagner, Vice Chairperson

Tempe Community Services

Liz Langenbach, Treasurer

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation

Bob White, Secretary

Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities (Retired)

Elliott Anuta

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation

Beverlee Nielsen

Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities (Retired)

Tammy Parker

Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Eric Legg

ASU - School of Community Resources & Development

Paul Frie

Surprise Parks and Recreation (Retired)

Chrystal Onacki

Cadence at Gateway

Katlyn Skabelund

Student

Jeff Spellman

Phoenix Parks and Recreation (Retired)

The Arizona Parks and Recreation Fellowship is a separate entity from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. APRF appreciates your donation.

To make a donation, contact APRF at admin@aprf.org

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