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Annual Conference Scholarship
IntroductionThe Foundation for Play Therapy (Foundation) is proud to announce the offering of three (3) full scholarships to attend the Annual APT International Conference. The 2025 conference will be held October 7-12, in Houston, Texas. Scholarship applications are due no later than April 15, 2025, at 5:00pm (PDT). Recipients will be selected and notified no later than May 22, 2025.
Established in 2018 to assist graduate students and those who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) with financial assistance to support becoming a credentialed play therapist. Applicants will be evaluated based on a combination of financial need and promise as a play therapist. Applicants with evidence of advocacy for underserved communities and groups are of special interest to the scholarship committee. Additionally, points are awarded for current involvement in APT or state branch activities.
Scholarship Award
Scholarship recipients will receive a package valued at approximately $2,500, including:
• Accommodations at conference hotel for up to 6 nights
• Complimentary registration for the entire conference, and
• A $250 stipend to defray meals and other expenses.
There is no cash value for unused portions of this scholarship.
Process/Instructions
All completed applications received by the April 15, 2025 deadline will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Directors. In the case of a tie, phone interviews will be scheduled with specific applicants. For questions or additional information, please contact APT Operations Manager, Melissa Villegas, MPA, mvillegas@a4pt.org. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by no later than May 22, 2025.
Condition of Scholarship
I understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient, I am required to submit a 400–500-word essay on my experience at the APT Annual Conference for publication in Play Therapy™ magazine.
Scholarship Schedule
Applications Accepted – March 14 at 12:01am (PDT)
Deadline for Application Submissions – April 15 at 5:00pm (PDT)
Scholarship Award Recipient Announced – June 3
Process
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1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the award with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application.
4. Save
During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
For any questions, contact Melissa Villegas, MPA at mvillegas@a4pt.org or call (559) 298-3400 x 305.
Key Dates
Awards of ExcellenceAll Applicants will be notified by: May 22, 2025
Contact Us
Association for Play Therapy401 Clovis Avenue, Suite 107
Clovis, CA, 93612
Phone: 559.298.3400
Fax: 559.298.3410
Email: info@a4pt.org
