Scholarships

Purpose

ARN Greater Philadelphia Chapter provides funds to chapter members in good standing in order to support them in their own professional development and/or the chapter's development. Professional development includes, but not limited to, formal and informal educational programs, continuing education activities, preparation for certification, certification process, research activities, educational materials, etc.

Applicant Requirements

In order to qualify for the scholarship you must be a Chapter Member in Good Standing. This is a member our chapter for a minimum of 1 year and has attended meetings and/or has participated in chapter activities.

Awards

On an annual basis the committee will oversee the dissemination of a total of $1000.00. (This amount to be approved annually by the Board).

Application Process

The applicant must submit a completed application to the Committee Chair by August 15 for monies to be awarded in the Fall and by January 15 for monies to be awarded in the Spring.

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Internal Selection Process

The Chairperson of the Professional Development committee will fax each of the received applications to its members. The members will complete a checklist including comments to assist in the decision-making process. The applicant will be notified within 30 days of the application.

Responsibility of Award Recipient

It is suggested that within the year following the award of grant funds, all awardees provide feedback to the membership at large in some way regarding their professional development activity, experience, i.e., submit an entry to the newsletter, Rehability, present a brief summary at a monthly meeting, etc.