Jim Brady Scholarship for NPS Permanents

ANPR is searching for new to mid-career professionals who are currently in the workforce to join us this year, and we want to ease the way.  The Jim Brady Ranger Rendezvous scholarship, named for the organizer of the first Ranger Rendezvous in 1977, was established in January of 2026 to assist early-career NPS professionals with attending RR. This scholarship will cover the costs of RR registration, free shared accommodations during RR, free ANPR membership for one year and up to $300 for travel expenses reimbursed with receipts. Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded for each RR.

All NPS permanent employees with no more than five years of total NPS service are eligible. Service time includes seasonal and permanent time. You must be a current permanent NPS employee to apply.  

To apply, submit an essay, not to exceed 600 words double spaced, outlining why you want to attend RR and how you plan to apply what you learn at RR in your position with the NPS. Please include your name, along with your personal phone number and personal email address, and a summary of your NPS work assignments (duty station and job title) with dates.

Essays, along with your contact information, will be accepted beginning June 15, 2026 by email to Board Treasurer Rick Harwell  and must be received no later than August 1, 2026. The selection committee will make decisions and notify winners no later than September 1, 2026.

Questions, please contact the selection committee.