The following scholarship opportunities are available to RV park & campground owners, operators, and staff. In some cases, scholarships are offered to prospective park owners, managers, and employees. Other state associations, industry suppliers, and organizations may offer scholarships. Please contact them directly for more information.
In all cases, apply for scholarships and enroll in the school as early as possible to ensure the best opportunity for finanacial support and to guarantee a slot in the school. The awarding of a scholarship does not guarantee a slot in the school so register early!
Campground Owners of New York (CONY) Offers three $300.00 scholarships to the National School for CONY members. Applications are taken up to the last day of the Annual Fall Convention (in early November), for the following year. A letter should be submitted to Donald G. Bennett Jr., President/CEO.
ARVC's Official Campground Insurance Provider will provide a scholarship of $300.00 per student who attends the National School. This scholarship program is offered to staff and owners of campgrounds and RV parks insured by either Evergreen Indemnity, Ltd., or Evergreen USA, RRG, Inc. There is a $600.00 calendar year scholarship limit per account. Application must be made at least 30 days prior to the start of the School. Evergreen USA is also a corporate sponsor of the School of RV Park and Campground Management. To apply, contact Missy Bourgoin.
Annually awards tuition, room and board to the National School. Application deadline is November 15th each year for the following School year. Contact Florida ARVC or click here for an application form.
Awards up to five, two-year scholarships to Jellystone Park™ owners or operators including tuition, room and board. Contact Kelly Jones. Deadline is October 1st. Click here for an application form.
Offers scholarship assistance for member park staff. Financial assistance varies each year. Contact Tracie Fisher, Executive Director. Click here for an application form.
Offers one scholarship each year for tuition, room and board. Members are encouraged to apply by submitting a scholarship application to the PCOA office. The application is available in the member services area of the PCOA website, or you can downloaded it here. Deadline is September 1st.
Employees from Pennsylvania parks may apply for scholarship support. Click here for the scholarship application. Deadline is December 1st.
Offers a scholarship to the National School. Contact Brian Schaeffer, Executive Director.
The New Hampshire Campground Owners Association Scholarship Fund is established to further education and professionalism of New Hampshire students preparing for potential careers in campground or RV park management, outdoor education and/or similar fields of study. Click here for an application form. Deadline is September 15th.
The Virginia Campground Association offers up to four $500.00 scholarships to the RV Management School for active VCA members. A maximum of two scholarship awards will be given to any one campground in any year. Contact the above phone number or e-mail for an application and more details. Deadline is December 1st.
ORCA will award one $750.00 scholarship each year to an Oregon member wishing to advance their professionalism and grow with the industry. Applications are available through ORCA or by clicking here. Deadline is December 1st.
A limited number of tuition-only scholarships are available through the ARVC Foundation. Applicants enrolled in ARVC’s Certified Park Operator (CPO) program will be considered. ARVC Foundation scholarship support preference is given to small parks and those that are "geographically challenged" where high travel costs may be incurred to attend the School in West Virginia. Click here for an application form. Deadline is December 1st.
