Professional Diversity Conference Scholarship

Conference Scholarship Application - Diversity

Diversity Scholarship application: The Association of Aquatic Professionals is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity within the aquatics industry. With this commitment, we are pleased to offer Diversity Scholarships to attend our Annual Conference & Exposition for AOAP Professional Members from minority backgrounds. The Association of Aquatic Professionals offers scholarships to current professionals who might not otherwise be able to attend the AOAP Annual Conference. Awards are based on the appropriateness of the educational opportunity related to the applicant’s job, financial need, contributions of the applicant to his/her community and to the AOAP. Scholarships consist of a full conference registration as well as 1 night in the hotel being covered by and put on the AOAP Master Bill. Scholarship recipients MUST be current AOAP members. Scholarships will be awarded based on availability of funds from the AOAP Annual Silent Auction and will vary each year. SELECTION CRITERIA USED TO DETERMINE CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: REQUIRED: Current AOAP member. Two letters of recommendation - one from the applicant’s supervisor and one additional one from a colleague or professional contact. Explanation of financial need. Please note that all award recipients are required to stay at the conference hotel - in order to receive the scholarship. (unless you live within driving distance of the conference site) All recipients will be requested to volunteer during the conference. This may be as a room host, ticket taker, etc. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA (1-5 POINTS AWARDED WITH 5 BEING THE HIGHEST): Contributions to the applicant’s job and to his/her community. Demonstrated contributions to the Association of Aquatic Professionals (such as involvement in AOAP committees, board, etc. - contributions within the last 2-3 years – 4 to 5 points). Participation summary: reason expressed, presentation, organization, clarity and writing skills. Appropriateness of the educational opportunity related to the applicant's current position. Previous scholarships received in the past years. (If an AOAP scholarship was received in the past points will be deducted from the application).

Ethnicity*
- African-American
- Asian
- Hispanic/Latino
- Native American
Please check the appropriate category
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Enter the Number of Years that you have been in the Aquatic Profession Full time*
Enter the Number of Years that you have been in the Aquatic Profession part time*
Please list relevant volunteer or community service activities that you have participated in (during college, in your community, or for the AOAP):*
Please list any training programs and/or work experience you have that will aid us in evaluating your application.*
What is the highest educational degree that you have?*
College/University
Major/Minor
Please list and explain contributions to his/her job and his/her community.*
Please explain why you are applying for a scholarship of a complimentary conference registration and 1 night in the hotel from the Association of Aquatic Professionals.*
Applicant to identify and explain involvement in the Association of Aquatic Professionals (such as membership, attendance at previous conferences, speaker at previous AOAP Conference, involvement on committees, etc.)*
Participation summary - narrative explaining how your participating in the annual AOAP conference will benefit you and why you should be selected for this scholarship. Briefly describe your career goals.*
All applicancts must upload two (2) reference letters to this application; one from the applicant's supervisor and one from another professional. The letters should address applicant's job responsibilities and professional contributions. The supervisor's letter should show support of the applicant attending the conference. * If you are granted a scholarship it is understood that you will attend the Annual AOAP Conference, reserve a room and stay at the conference hotel and volunteer to assist during the conference where needed. You will also be required to assist with the set up and running of the annual silent auction which raises the money for these scholarships.*
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Conference Scholarship Application - Diversity

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