ATRA Entry to Practice Bursary

ATRA is pleased to offer the annual Entry to Practice Bursary for undergraduate ATRA Student Members completing a degree or diploma at one of the following programs:

• Lethbridge Polytechnic Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma
• NorQuest College Therapeutic Recreation Diploma
• University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

This Bursary is open to ATRA Student Members including International Students

Membership Eligibility: Students Members Only. Professional Members taking courses to advance their practice or education are eligible to apply for the Advanced Education Bursary. 

Applications accepted: September 1-25th (inclusive)

Bursary awarded by October 25

What is funded:

• Any therapeutic recreation course or general recreation course and textbook(s) taken between June 1 and April 30 that contributes to future eligibility as an ATRA Professional or Supporting Member.
• 12 (twelve) $500 (five-hundred) dollar bursaries will be awarded
• Applicant(s) will be notified prior to mid October with the results of their application.

Therapeutic Recreation Courses - these course titles must contain the words “Therapeutic Recreation” or “Recreation Therapy” or Recreation and/or Leisure for Special Populations.

General Recreation Courses - these course titles must contain one of the following words: recreation, leisure, play, or leadership.

Note: Clinical practicums are not reimbursed.

Notice of bursary award: All applicants will receive notice of their application status via email. Grant recipient(s) will be announced in the Annual General Report.

Bursary Amount: ATRA will be providing 12 (twelve) $500 (five-hundred-dollar) awards. In the event that more than 12 applications are received, WheelOfNames will be used to determine the recipients 

Eligibility to Apply: Applicants will not be considered for this award 2 (two) years in a row, including those applicants who have made changes in post secondary schools.