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2025 Ashworth Scholarship Application

Application Deadline December 1, 2025.

The Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students majoring in parks and recreation and related fields. The $3,000 scholarship was established in memory of Parks and Recreation legend Jack O. Ashworth Sr. and his son Jack, Jr.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Texas university or college.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the Texas Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference to accept the award. The conference dates are February 10-13 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
1.First and Last Name
2.What school are currently attending:
3.What is your current major?
4.What is your expected graduation date?
5.Please list your current (cumulative) GPA. A minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 system is required.
6.Please list your faculty advisor name and contact information.
7.List any certifications and/or memberships you currently hold.
8.Please describe why you chose to pursue a career in parks and recreation.
9.Please describe your experience with volunteerism, community involvement, college activities and honors, work experience and/or specialized training which shows a commitment to the parks and recreation profession.
10.Please describe how this scholarship will benefit your career goals.
11.If selected, will you be available to attend the Texas Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference on February 10-13, 2024 in Corpus Christi, TX.
12.Please upload a copy of your resume.
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13.Please upload a copy of your transcript showing your work, grades and a list of courses in which you are currently enrolled.
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14.Please upload a letter of reference from a University professor or advisor. The reference should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character.
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15.Please upload a letter of reference from an employer. The references should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character.
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