California State University-Sacramento/Scholarship

J.R. Needy Foundation Scholarship

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To honor the memory and spirit of academic excellence and professional dedication of Dr. Jerome R. Needy by providing scholarship awards to students majoring in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration to recognize achievement and encourage professional preparation in the field. Please submit the following requirements.

Award $1,000.00 (depending on availability of funds)

Deadline 2 March 2027

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeJ.R. Needy Foundation Scholarship - Sacramento State
  • Who can applyTo honor the memory and spirit of academic excellence and professional dedication of Dr. Jerome R. Needy by providing scholarship awards to students majoring in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration to recognize achievement and encourage professional preparation in the field. Please submit the following requirements. Please submit a response (1 page, typed, double space, with 1-inch margin) to the essay question, "Identify one key issue that affects the future of the park and recreation professions in California.
  • Who can applyHow might this issue be addressed?" Your response may include all aspects of municipal/community parks and recreation, non-profit recreation agencies, outdoor recreation, resource management, therapeutic recreation, recreation for special needs populations, and commercial recreation businesses and activities (tourism, hospitality, etc.).
  • Who can applyPlease submit a current resume (including a list of service organizations or clubs to which you belong and a summary of your leadership skills/abilities, including previous experience coordinating or implementing recreation programs (services) in a community setting). Please submit a copy of the unofficial transcript Please submit a letter of recommendation from an RPTA faculty member. The letter must be printed on letterhead and signed.
  • Who can applyPlease submit a letter of recommendation from a recreation professional who has first-hand knowledge of your abilities, accomplishments, and potential. The letter must be printed on letterhead and signed.
  • Who can applyScopes Kinesiology

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Deadline
2 March 2027
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Name
J.R. Needy Foundation ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Provider
Sacramento StateRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
What it provides
To honor the memory and spirit of academic excellence and professional dedication of Dr. Jerome R. Needy by providing scholarship awards to students majoring in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration to recognize achievement and encourage professional preparation in the field. Please submit the following requirements. Please submit a response (1 page, typed, double space, with 1-inch margin) to the essay question, "Identify one key issue that affects the future of the park and recreation professions in California. How might this issue be addressed?" Your response may include all aspects of municipal/community parks and recreation, non-profit recreation agencies, outdoor recreation, resource management, therapeutic recreation, recreation for special needs populations, and commercial recreation businesses and activities (tourism, hospitality, etc.). Please submit a current resume (including a list of service organizations or clubs to which you belong and a summary of your leadership skills/abilities, including previous experience coordinating or implementing recreation programs (services) in a community setting). Please submit a copy of the unofficial transcript Please submit a letter of recommendation from an RPTA faculty member. The letter must be printed on letterhead and signed. Please submit a letter of recommendation from a recreation professional who has first-hand knowledge of your abilities, accomplishments, and potential. The letter must be printed on letterhead and signed.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Amount
Award $1,000.00 (depending on availability of funds)Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Deadline
Deadline 03/02/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Which college
J.R. Needy Foundation Scholarship - Sacramento StateRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Who can apply
To honor the memory and spirit of academic excellence and professional dedication of Dr. Jerome R. Needy by providing scholarship awards to students majoring in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration to recognize achievement and encourage professional preparation in the field. Please submit the following requirements. Please submit a response (1 page, typed, double space, with 1-inch margin) to the essay question, "Identify one key issue that affects the future of the park and recreation professions in California.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Who can apply
How might this issue be addressed?" Your response may include all aspects of municipal/community parks and recreation, non-profit recreation agencies, outdoor recreation, resource management, therapeutic recreation, recreation for special needs populations, and commercial recreation businesses and activities (tourism, hospitality, etc.).Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Who can apply
Please submit a current resume (including a list of service organizations or clubs to which you belong and a summary of your leadership skills/abilities, including previous experience coordinating or implementing recreation programs (services) in a community setting). Please submit a copy of the unofficial transcript Please submit a letter of recommendation from an RPTA faculty member. The letter must be printed on letterhead and signed.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Who can apply
Please submit a letter of recommendation from a recreation professional who has first-hand knowledge of your abilities, accomplishments, and potential. The letter must be printed on letterhead and signed.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
Who can apply
Scopes KinesiologyRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/22005
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