2026 Career Development & Donald V. Joyce Memorial Scholarship Application DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2026

PRPS Career Development & Donald Joyce Scholarship will be processed within 10 days of each deadline. Please note that scholarship applications should ideally be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to an event. Applicants may apply for one or both of the available scholarships, but only 1 scholarship will be awarded per applicant per cycle.

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2026 Deadlines
First Deadline - January 31, 2026
Second Deadline - April 1, 2026
Third Deadline - October 1, 2026

If you have questions about applying, please contact the PRPS Office. Thank you!

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* 1. Applicant Contact Information

Name

Organization

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. If I receive a scholarship, I agree to at least one of the following at the completion of my attendance at the training/workshop/conference:

* Dig It! Blog Post detailing my overall experience
* Contribute to a Park Bench Podcast Episode
* Social Media Post/Reel detailing my overall experience
* PRPS Magazine Article detailing my overall experience
* PRPS Member Testimonial
* Volunteer for an upcoming event or to serve on a PRPS Committee

Yes, I agree.

Please specify how you would like to contribute (choose from the list above):

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* 3. Are you currently a member of the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society (PRPS)?
Please note that only PRPS Members are eligible. Not a current member? Visit www.prps.org/join to join now!

Yes

Not sure.

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* 4. Current/Most Recent Position & Employer

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* 5. Years of Professional Experience

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* 6. Please check the Scholarship for which you are eligible and wish to apply.

Career Development Scholarship
Established by PRPS to assist PRPS Members to attend professional development opportunities identified in their Individualized Training Plans. Susceptible to limitations, based on number of qualified applicants and available funds. Such opportunities may include, but are not limited to: PRPS Leadership Development Academy, PRPS Professional Competencies Trainings, Funding Training, Professional Certification and Accreditation Programs, Professional topical and technical workshops, webinars, courses, classes, conferences, summits, schools, etc
Eligibility: PRPS Member
Award: (multiple annually) based on the availability of funds; max $400

Donald V. Joyce Memorial Scholarship
Established by retired PRPS Executive Director Robert Griffith to recognize longtime PRPS Member Donald V. Joyce and honor his many contributions. View this page about Donald Joyce. This scholarship functions like the Career Advancement Scholarship, except it is limited to PRPS Members with 11 years or less professional experience. Susceptible to limitations, based on number of qualified applicants and available funds
Eligibility: PRPS Member with 11 years or less of professional experience
Award: (multiple annually) based on availability of funds; max $400

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* 7. Have you received a PRPS Scholarship within the past three years?

Yes

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2026 Career Development & Donald V. Joyce Memorial Scholarship Application DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2026

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* 1. Applicant Contact Information

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* 3. Are you currently a member of the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society (PRPS)? Please note that only PRPS Members are eligible. Not a current member? Visit www.prps.org/join to join now!

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* 4. Current/Most Recent Position & Employer

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* 5. Years of Professional Experience

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* 6. Please check the Scholarship for which you are eligible and wish to apply.

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* 7. Have you received a PRPS Scholarship within the past three years?

* 3. Are you currently a member of the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society (PRPS)?
Please note that only PRPS Members are eligible. Not a current member? Visit www.prps.org/join to join now!