SCHOLARSHIPS

The Rocky Mt. Regional Scholarship program was developed to assist students in their interpretive education. Each year the Board budgets $500.00 to assist an undergraduate student who is majoring in the field of interpretation, environmental education, or a closely related field.
To apply, students submit:

1. A one-page letter or recommendation from a university professor. This letter should state the qualifications of the student and why they should be awarded this scholarship.
2. A two-page summary of the student's professional and career goals and their interpretive relevance to interpretation.
3. A complete resume.

Applications are reviewed and a winner is selected by a committee of NAI members put together by the Grants/Scholarship Team Leader. Scholarship winners are asked to write an article for the regional newsletter sharing their thoughts and desires for the future and part of their interpretive educational experience for the readers.

This scholarship is awarded once each year in September. Funding for this scholarship is donated by the regional members primarily through an annual auction.

GRANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In order to encourage continued professional development, members of the Rocky Mt. Region are encouraged to apply for assistance in attending professional interpretive-related training opportunities. The Region will pay up to 80% (maximum $200) of an approved training tuition cost. This program is based on the availability of funds. To apply, send a course description, cost summary, and a personal statement regarding the value of such training to the Rocky Mt. Region Grants/Scholarship Team Leader. Following the training, each participant will be required to write an article for the Region newsletter or make a presentation at a workshop.

Download Grant Application as an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file