Scholarship Opportunities

APH 2011 Annual Conference — E x p a n d i n g   H o r i z o n s

Robert D. Joyce Scholarship Fund

Bob Joyce passed away in August 2009. Bob will always be a part of our APH history. This scholarship fund was named in his honor. We remember him. We miss him.

Applicant Eligibility and Requirements

• You must have been an APH member for at least six months prior to July 31.
• Previous APH scholarship recipients are ineligible.
• Email Peter Farquhar, APH Treasurer with a cover letter including your name and contact information. Attach a separate document with no identification information that contains an essay of up to 500 words including:
  • A description of your personal history background and commitment
  • A description of your long-term commitment to APH
  • An explanation of your need for financial aid
  • A description of how you will contribute to APH the following year (committee work, regional work, helping with the conference, etc.)
  • Any other considerations you would like the committee to know about
• You must register for the conference during July, but you do not need to submit the registration fee. If you register online, complete the registration but do not make a payment.
• Email Amanda Kuhnert, APH Conference Registrar and state that you are applying for a scholarship and have not included payment with registration. If registering by mail, clearly note on the registration form that you are applying for a scholarship.

Further Information

• The names of recipients will be kept confidential except to the APH Treasurer, the APH Operations Manager, and the Conference Registrar.
• Applicants will be sent an acknowledgment of their application by August 10.
• By August 31, applicants will be notified whether or not they have been awarded a scholarship.

If you have any questions, email Peter Farquhar, APH Treasurer