Professional Training & Development Scholarships

TreePennsylvania's Board of Directors has designated a scholarship fund to provide access to practitioners, interested individuals, educators, and others to attend in- or out-of-state workshops, conferences or classes that will expand knowledge about urban and community forestry or tree-related issues in the urban environment.

Eligibility

• Applicants: Practitioners, interested individuals, educators, and others
• Residency: Must be full-time Pennsylvania residents

Funding Coverage

Covered expenses:

• Conference/workshop registration only

Not covered:

• Travel (lodging, fuel, etc.)
• Meal expenses

Preferences

• Preference given to events occurring within Pennsylvania
• Out-of-state events considered dependent on available funding
• Only costs ineligible for reimbursement through other means (employer coverage, etc.) may be reimbursed

Award Timing

Scholarships awarded on a rolling basis throughout calendar year until allocated funds are expended

Contact

• Email: info@treepennsylvania.org
• Phone: 717/599-8650
• Address: PO Box 60972, Harrisburg, PA 17106

Application Process

1. Complete online application form (link available on website)
2. Submission deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than five business days prior to the event for which scholarship funds are being sought
3. Processing time: Allow 3-5 business days for response to submitted applications

Reimbursement Process

1. Scholarship recipients must pay for scholarship-covered expenses upfront
2. Submit receipt for reimbursement within two weeks of the event
3. Reimbursement is for conference/workshop registration only

Questions

Submit inquiries using the form on the website