Please note: You must be an ATRA MEMBER to receive this scholarship.

For Membership information, please call 703.683.9420 or visit the ATRA website at: www.atra-tr.org.

Your Application should consist of:
1. A title page with the following information: (this page will be removed from your application for a blind review by our Scholarship review panel)
a. Name
b. University attending
c. Degree pursuing
d. Year in college
e. School address and phone number (include area code)
f. Home/summer address and phone number (include area code)
g. Dates you can be reached at these locations.

2. One copy of your official transcript.

3. Two letters of recommendation
a. One from a Professor.
b. One from a Supervisor (volunteer or paid experience).

4. Essay responses to the questions below. Please answer each question separately and numbered as indicated. Essays should be limited to 200-400 words.
a. Based on the ATRA definition, describe and comment on the theoretical and philosophical base of therapeutic recreation. Include areas you support, as well as the areas you would change and why. Describe your philosophy and goals that support your beliefs.
b. Discuss how your work or volunteer experience has contributed to your professional goals in the field of therapeutic recreation.
c. Discuss your leadership strengths and weaknesses. Discuss how receiving this scholarship may foster the development of your leadership skills.
d. Describe your ideas for a quality therapeutic recreation program for a population with whom you would like to work.
e. Discuss how you feel this scholarship can help you develop personally and professionally.

5. Resume

For consideration, scholarship applications must be completed and submitted electronically by March 30, 2007 (transcripts may be mailed to the ATRA National Office). Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of May.

Email questions and completed applications to: conferences@atra-tr.org