MAPT encourages its members to recognize one another by presenting the opportunity for awards for outstanding leadership in play therapy. One of those awards is the Helen Matthews Outstanding Play Therapist Award given to a play therapist for work in the school setting. The other award is the Kathryn Boone Outstanding Play Therapist Award for work in a private or agency setting. Both of these awards require the recipient to be currently employed in a mental health or school setting, have completed three years in the field of play therapy, be an MAPT member, and hold a Master's degree or beyond. The criteria for recognition are to possess the personal qualities desirable in a play therapist, be responsible for innovations in play therapy, and demonstrate leadership in the further development of play therapy. The candidate's activities and accomplishments must have taken place within five years prior to the date of presentation.

A $500.00 scholarship is also available to MAPT members. The purpose of the Dr. Shirley Hendricks Scholarship is to assist a mental health professional working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist. The 2008 recipient of this scholarship is Debbie Hubble. The criteria for both of this scholarship requires the applicant to hold a Master's Degree or be working toward that degree and to possess the desirable personal qualities of a play therapist.

We need to recognize those in our field who are doing outstanding work. We need to help support those who want to obtain further training toward a play therapy registration.

If you would like more information or the application forms, please contact Lisa Nash, MSW, LCSW, RPT, email: Lisa.Nash@moplaytherapy.org.

A new scholarship called the DR. KRISTI PERRYMAN SCHOLARSHIP is now available.

The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist a Master’s level student preparing to become a mental health professional who is working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

Eligibility for Consideration:

• The applicant must be a current MAPT member in good standing with the MAPT organization.
• The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree or be working toward a Master’s Degree in the Counseling field. The degree categories are Elementary, Secondary or Community Agency.
• The applicant should possess the personal qualities thought to be desirable in a Play Therapist.

2. Procedures for Application:

• Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by administrators, mental health professionals, parents, teachers or community leaders.
• The enclosed application must be completed.
• Attach a copy of current graduate transcripts.
• Attach a copy of any CEU’s earned related to Play Therapy.

Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis. The recipient will be awarded the scholarship at the MAPT Annual Conference.  The scholarship recipient must be present at the MAPT Annual Conference in order to receive the award.

Scholarship recipients may receive up to $200.00 paid directly to MAPT for workshops/conferences sponsored by MAPT.  The scholarship award does not apply toward lodging, mileage or meals.

Scholarship recipients must maintain current MAPT membership in order to redeem the award.

An applicant may be a recipient of the Dr. Kristi Perryman Scholarship once in a lifetime.

Submit application information, no later than May 15, 2010, to:

Fax MAPT Scholarships Applications to: 417-359-8979
C/O Larry R. Beckett, Member of the 2010 MAPT Scholarship Committee

DR. Kristi Perryman SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION

Name: ______________________________________________________________
Home Address: _______________________________________________________
Business Address: ____________________________________________________
Home Phone: (____)_______________ Work Phone: (____)_________________
MAPT Member: _____Yes _____No

Please attach the following typewritten information (3 page maximum):

Please give a brief description of your current job setting and responsibilities:

Briefly describe your goals or interest in becoming a Registered Play Therapist.
(Include how you would like to use your scholarship money.)