Child Protection and Advocacy Section Scholarship Application May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 by Sections CPAS Scholarship Application The Child Protection and Advocacy Section of the State Bar of Georgia will offer three (3) scholarships in the amount of up to $500 per scholarship each year. These funds may be used for either registration fees or travel expenses for an out-of-town conference or seminar. The scholarships will be awarded to members of the Section who demonstrate both a need for financial assistance and a demonstration of the relevance of the content area of the conference or seminar to the work conducted by the attorney. Commitment to Share Information Scholarship recipients agree that they will write an article for the Section newsletter, Kids Matter, regarding a topic covered at the conference or seminar. Application Process There will be three application periods each year, with one scholarship awarded during each application period. The application periods are as follows: January 1 – April 30 (scholarship awarded by May 31) May 1 – August 31 (scholarship awarded by September 30) September 1 – December 31 (scholarship awarded by January 31) Application The attached application form, including a statement of need and copy of the agenda, must be completed and returned to the scholarship committee by the appropriate application period close date. Applications should be returned to maryjos@gabar.org Name* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Phone*Email* Description of Program You Wish to Attend(Please attach a copy of the program agenda, if available.)Program Title* Program Location* Program Dates* Program Costs* Statement of Need*(Include any financial contributions provided by your organization, relevance of the seminar to your work, etc. You may attach a separate letter, on your organization’s letterhead, with your statement of need.)File Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 15 MB.
