AWARDS, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Professional Development Grant

Application Deadline: January 15

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

The chosen scholarship or grant recipient MUST appear at the recognition banquet to receive the award. Failure to attend could jeopardize future scholarship opportunities. The 2012 Awards Recognition Banquet is tentatively scheduled for 10/19/12 or 10/26/12.

Application Process:

Along with a completed application, include a resume, letter of recommendation from a supervisor or professional mentor, proof of employment* (if currently employed) 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).

• a budget indicating how the funds will be spent.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION (PDF)

*Examples of proof of employment include: a business card, letter from your supervisor or Human Resource Department on company letterhead, or a photocopy of your employment identification card.

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 must attend the recognition event held during the academic year in order to receive the award.   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