AWARDS, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Professional Development Grant

Application Deadline: January 15, 2010

The Professional Development Grant was established to provide a Towson University alumna/us an opportunity to enhance their professional development related to their career field.

The grant, awarded annually, provides financial assistance to a Towson University alumna/us who has received an undergraduate or graduate degree from the University.

The funds may be used for conference registration, tuition for an undergraduate or graduate class in the applicant’s work related field, membership fees in a professional organization or other career enhancement opportunities.

Up to $1000.00 awarded annually

Application Process:

Please complete the application below.  A completed application will need to include a resume, a completed recommendation form (use attached form) and a one to two page summary of the professional development experience you are planning to pursue and how this will assist you in your current job and/or position.  The following information should be included in the summary:

• Indicate what direct benefit this grant will have on your career path.

• Expected outcomes for the professional development experience.

• Amount of grant funding requested (The grant request cannot exceed $1000.00).

• Indicate how the money will be spent.

• Proof of employment (if currently employed).

• Recommendation letter from supervisor or professional mentor.

• Print out the application and recommendation form below:

• GRANT APPLICATION (PDF)

• RECOMMENDATION FORM (PDF)

Upon completion of your professional development activity you are required to submit a one page report on the value of the experience.

Please submit application to:
Towson University
Office of Alumni Relations
ATTN: Awards and Recognition Committee
8000 York Road
Towson, MD  21252-0001

Selection Process
A selection committee, appointed by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, will select the recipient.

Award and Recognition
Recipients will be notified in February.  Recipients may be asked to attend a recognition event during the academic year.  Announcements of awards, grants and scholarships may be placed in internal or external publications, shared with local and national media or given other recognition as suitable.

Current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.

Alumni Relations
Administration Building, Room 317

Phone: 1-800-887-8152
Phone: 410-704-2234
alumni@towson.edu