APAC Professional Excellence Scholarship
We award professional development scholarships to members in amounts up to $250. The funds are made available from membership dues and are awarded by the APAC Executive Board on an annual basis.
Purpose
Scholarship money is designed to cover the costs of a class, meeting or conference fee or costs associated with attending a similar type of professional development opportunity. Advisers are encouraged to submit proposals as groups as well as individuals (for instance, applying for funds for a motorpool rental to get to a regional conference is a great idea!) APAC will either pay the cost directly, or will reimburse the scholarship recipient upon receiving a copy of the receipt for expenses.
Scholarships are given for up to $250 per applicant per year. Advisers and counselors are encouraged to apply for the funding level they need for an activity, there is no set amount awarded.
Eligibility
The applicant must be an APAC member and a permanent UW staff member who advises students at 50% or more of their job responsibilities. Full and part-time staff members are eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
Advisers presenting (including presentations, roundtable and poster sessions) at national, regional or state conferences and workshops will receive priority funding.
Professional development activities should relate to the work of advising or counseling. Applications which propose to cover group expenses, thereby opening up opportunities for the benefit of multiple advisers, shall be given preference.
How to Apply
Download and fill out the application. Print it, along with a description of the conference/workshop (print-out of web page, flyer, etc.). Make three copies of each (collated into packets) and send to Emily Batlan, APAC Scholarship Chair, Box 353921. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the funding cycle, but most funds will be given out shortly after March 1st.
The funding cycle will run on the calendar year, so the 2008 scholarships are designed to be used January 2008 through December 2008. This will allow staff to have advance notice of funds for Autumn Quarter.
Please contact batlae@u.washington.edu with any questions.
