2025 Student & Professional Scholarships
Fran Callahan Academic Scholarship
Barry Bernstein Memorial Diversity Scholarship
Barry Bernstein Memorial Diversity Scholarship
This scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree at a school located in Minnesota with a park and recreation emphasis. Permanent residents of Minnesota, attending a college or university in a neighboring state (with a parks and recreation emphasis) are also eligible to apply. This scholarship pro
This scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree at a school located in Minnesota with a park and recreation emphasis. Permanent residents of Minnesota, attending a college or university in a neighboring state (with a parks and recreation emphasis) are also eligible to apply. This scholarship provides up to $2,000 and is renewable for up to four years. This scholarship is funded through a generous donation from the Callahan Family.
Barry Bernstein Memorial Diversity Scholarship
Barry Bernstein Memorial Diversity Scholarship
Barry Bernstein Memorial Diversity Scholarship
MRPF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its membership and scholarship offerings. This scholarship is designed to help the parks and recreation industry better represent the diverse population in Minnesota. This scholarship will award funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the field of parks
MRPF is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its membership and scholarship offerings. This scholarship is designed to help the parks and recreation industry better represent the diverse population in Minnesota. This scholarship will award funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the field of parks and recreation, especially Hispanic, Native American, Black/African American, or LGBTQIA+ students. This scholarship provides up to $2,000.
Professional Graduate Degree Scholarship
The MRPF Professional Graduate Degree Scholarship provides financial assistance to MRPF professional members pursuing a graduate degree. Applicants must display excellence in leadership, job experience and commitment to the park and recreation field. This scholarship provides up to $2,000.
Harvey Feldman Memorial Scholarship
The Harvey Feldman Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing a parks and recreation degree at a school located in Minnesota with a park and recreation emphasis. Permanent residents of Minnesota, attending a college or university in a neighboring state (with a parks and recreation emphasis) are also eligible to apply. This scholarship provides up to $2,000.
