NSPF awards $20,000 in scholarships and fellowships

by MODE, ignore | August 22, 2013 2:45 pm

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The scholarship program recognizes NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator® (CPO®) certification graduates and their family to help them pursue further education. The fellowship program was established to encourage and provide assistance to graduate and post-doctoral research fellows, helping young scholars as they chart their careers.“This award program creates a legacy of learning, empowering future generations who strive to make the world a better place through action and giving back,” says Bill Kent, NSPF scholarship review committee chair. “Every person who has purchased an NSPF educational product or taken a CPO® certification course has contributed to helping these young adults along the way in their professional development.”

This year the scholarship committee approved $15,000 in grants to 11 students, while the fellowship program awarded $5,000 to two doctoral students who are performing risk reduction or health benefit research related to aquatic activities and/or aquatic facilities.

This year’s scholarship essay question asked applicants to discuss ‘What could be done in America to get more people to learn to swim?’ Essays that supported the position by research and inclusion of scientific references were viewed favourably. The 2014 scholarship essay question asks candidates to discuss ‘How do we help keep public pools open?’

The board has funded the scholarship and fellowship award programs annually; now entering the tenth year, NSPF has provided education assistance to 120 students, totalling $170,500.

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