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2025 Al Johnson Professional Development Scholarship Application

Application Deadline December 1, 2025

The Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation is accepting applications from Parks and Recreation Professionals for professional development opportunities. The scholarship for up to $1,000 was established in memory of Parks and Recreation legend Al Johnson, long time Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Richardson, Texas, past-president of TRAPS and founding member of the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation.

  • Applicants must be employed by a Texas Parks and Recreation agency.
  • Awardees will be asked to write an article for publication on how the professional development scholarship benefitted them after attending requested training/school/conference.
  • 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, 2025 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
1.First and Last Name
2.Where are you currently employed?
3.What is your job title?
4.Please list your supervisor's name and contact information.
5.List any memberships and/or certifications you currently hold.
6.Provide name of professional development opportunity you are seeking financial assistance for:
7.Please upload documents with information about the training/school/conference/certification for review.
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8.Provide information about the desired professional development opportunity.
9.Please describe why you chose to pursue a career in parks and recreation.
10.Please describe your experience with volunteerism, community involvement, activities and honors, professional organization membership, continued education and/or specialized training which shows a commitment to the parks and recreation profession.
11.Describe how attending this opportunity will prepare you for advancement in your job and/or expand your skill set. 
12.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.
13.Please upload a copy of your resume.
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14.Please upload a letter of reference from your Supervisor. The reference should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character.
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15.Please upload a letter of support from your agency Director. The references should address the applicant's strengths, achievements and character.
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