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VCPR Foundation Introduces "Future Recreation Leader" Scholarship

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The “Future Recreation Leader” Scholarship



The Future Recreation Leader Scholarship will award $250 in 2026 to a graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in parks and recreation, health and wellness, sports management, community programming, or a related field. The goal is simple but meaningful: inspire and support the next generation of professionals who will bring health, connection, and opportunity to their future communities.


Parks and recreation professionals play a powerful role in shaping quality of life. From youth sports and community events to wellness centers, trails, and green spaces, these careers create places where people gather, grow, and thrive. Through this scholarship, the VCPR Foundation hopes to encourage students who feel called to make that kind of impact.


The scholarship is already fully funded for 2026 thanks to the incredible support shown during the Foundation’s recent Blind Date with a Book fundraiser.


The event featured 64 mystery books, each wrapped with only the genre listed on the outside — giving readers the excitement of discovering something new. Each “date” came complete with a bookmark, pen, and a free coffee coupon, making it the perfect cozy package.


Thanks to the community’s enthusiasm, all 64 books were sold. The fundraiser raised enough money to completely cover the 2026 Future Recreation Leader Scholarship.



The Application

The Future Recreation Leader Scholarship application is due April 1. Applications will be reviewed by the VCPR Foundation Board.


Completed applications may be submitted by:

With one $250 scholarship available for 2026, the Foundation encourages eligible seniors with a passion for parks, recreation, health, and wellness to apply.


Whether the recipient dreams of managing a park district, leading community wellness initiatives, coordinating youth programs, or designing vibrant public spaces, the VCPR Foundation is proud to stand behind their journey — and excited to see the impact they will make.


See the application below:


 
 
 

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