National PELRA Foundation | Event Scholarship

Event Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in the NPELRA Event Scholarship Program. The Foundation offers two (2) types of scholarships, Graduate Student Scholarship, and National PELRA Event Scholarship.


Who may apply for a NPELRA Foundation Event Scholarship? Any active, National PELRA member who is interested in attending a National PELRA training event when the member’s jurisdiction does not have training dollars to pay for the event. 

The Foundation Board will consider Event* scholarship applications for the following National PELRA offerings:

  • Academy I, II, or III
  • CLRP® Exam Fee
  • National PELRA Annual Training Conference (ATC) Registration Fee
  • National PELRA Webinars

*Note: 

  • Members are eligible for one (1) Event Scholarship in a 12-month period
  • Members may apply for multiple offerings but must designate and rank their order of preference
  • Event Scholarships are for the authorized member and may not be transferred to another individual
  • Annual Training Conference (ATC) Event Scholarships must be used for the upcoming ATC and cannot be held over for a future ATC
  • Event Scholarships do not apply to Certification Week Academies
  • Event Scholarships are for registration fees only and do not include travel or hotel costs
  • The Foundation Board will meet quarterly to determine Event Scholarships and they will contact all members and advise of status


Before you Get Started


Prior to proceeding to the application and uploading information, the following question(s) will be asked and needed to complete the form:

Event Scholarship Essay Question

Please respond to the following question and limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs. Will be required to upload in a single document.

  1. •    Describe your interest in the National PELRA event you are requesting a scholarship for and how that training event will assist you in achieving your career goals.


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Application Information

What Event(s) are you applying for; and if applying for multiple events, please rank your preference:

Upload a single document that answers your selected scholarship's associated question:

Event Scholarship (1-2 Paragraphs):

  1. Describe your interest in the National PELRA event you are requesting a scholarship for and how that training event will assist you in achieving your career goals.

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Personal Information

Are you currently an Active/Student PELRA member, which includes an affiliated state chapter or non-affiliated state.

I certify that the statements contained in this application are true and correct. I understand that fraudulent information will result in disqualification.