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Pediatric Nursing 2012 Cover Photo Contest

Capture the spirit of Pediatric Nursing! The journal is sponsoring a photography contest for Pediatric Nursing subscribers and friends of pediatric nursing health care providers. The first prize winner will receive one complimentary registration to the 28th Annual Pediatric Nursing Convention, July 19-21, 2012, in Boston, MA, and one commemorative laminated plaque. The winning photo will appear on the cover of the May/June 2012 conference issue of Pediatric Nursing.

Photos may be submitted by individuals or institutions through their public relations department or agency.

Purpose
To communicate the commitment, and professional and clinical excellence of pediatric nurses as they practice in a variety of health care settings, such as private practice, acute care, general care, critical care, long-term care, outpatient care, home health care, sub-acute care, and community settings.

Criteria

Submit one or more photographs consistent with the purpose.

Photo(s) must be clinically accurate as well as aesthetically sound.

Photo(s) must be submitted using a 3 mega-pixel minimum digital camera on the highest quality setting (preferred), or submitted as high-quality 8x10 glossy prints. Low-resolution or poor quality photographs will not be eligible.
8x10 prints must be submitted in plastic sleeves.

Digital photo(s) must be submitted on CD or via email to pnjrnl@ajj.com in a JPG file format.

Obtain and submit a signed photo release form (or other appropriate form) from all identifiable parties (for children, parents or legal guardians) pictured in the photograph on the organization's letterhead.

Clearly indicate a contact person, including name, organization, address, phone number, and email.

Only submit photographs that are original works and for which you own copyright. Professional studio portraits will not be accepted.

The deadline for receipt of entries is March 30, 2012.

Please note all entries become the property of Pediatric Nursing and will not be returned. Questions may be emailed to pnjrnl@ajj.com.

Submit entries to: Pediatric Nursing
Cover Photo Contest
East Holly Avenue / Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
Email: pnjrnl@ajj.com

Vermont Studio Center Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Fellowships

Four fellowships for visual artists and writers with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Each award includes a $500 stipend for travel and expenses during the residency and, if necessary, a stipend for room, board, and travel for a personal care assistant.

February 15, 2012 Awards Deadline

Vermont Studio Center
80 Pearl Street
P.O. Box 613
Johnson, Vermont 05656

Fun with 65! Enter Our Contest to Help the American Association for Respiratory Care Celebrate Major Milestone This Spring

The AARC is turning 65 on April 15, and we’ve come up with a simple yet fun way for everyone to get into the celebratory spirit—a new contest we’re calling “Fun with 65!”

Just follow these two simple rules:

Illustrate the numeral “65” in a respiratory care-related way and then upload your results (photo, video, or song) using our special 65th Anniversary “Fun with 65” form.

Then fill out the rest of the form and add a photo of yourself and/or your creative team so we’ll know who to credit with what.

The contest deadline is Feb. 15, and we’ll announce the winners in the April issue of AARC Times. All the entries will be included in a special web feature on April 15.

Prizes include:

First Prize: A $250 Gift Certificate to the AARC Store
Second Prize: A $100 Gift Certificate to the AARC Store
Third Prize: A $50 Gift Certificate to the AARC Store

Remember, the contest deadline is Feb. 15, so start brainstorming your ideas today!

Society for the Arts in Healthcare Student Scholarship

Purpose

To offer an annual scholarship to one Society for the Arts in Healthcare undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student member who has made a contribution to the field of arts in healthcare or shows significant interest in the field of arts in healthcare as a future career

Award

$1,000 scholarship to support education in an arts in healthcare curriculum, made possible by the generous support of Tina S. Lassiter
Award announcement posted on the Society's website and Facebook page

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicant must be a current student member of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare in good standing, and must show documentation of at least part-time enrollment in an accredited institution.

Applicant should demonstrate specific contributions to the field of arts in healthcare through the development of student activities, community outreach, and/or similar actions that either support the integration of the arts into the healthcare experience or show significant interest in the field.

Current board members, employees, or interns of the Society are not eligible.

Previous recipients of this award are not eligible.

There are no restrictions regarding race, gender, nationality, geographic location, or religious or political views.

Application Process

The application criteria and process will be promoted to membership and posted on the Society's website (Student page) and Facebook page by September 1st each year.

Applications must be submitted electronically, along with all supporting materials, no later than October 31st each year.

Application Materials

The following materials must be sent electronically to the Society as noted above. Preferred file formats are *.doc or *.pdf. All materials should be submitted in English.

Application Form (Application form must be completed in full.)

Personal Statement: The personal statement should include a list of the individual's accomplishment(s) as a student and briefly address the following questions (please limit statement to 600 words):

What is your interest in the arts in healthcare, including past and present involvement in the field?
What future contribution(s) would you like to make to the arts in healthcare field?
What are your thoughts about the future of this field?

Supporting Materials
References. Please list contact information for two references who can speak to your personal and professional attributes.

Proof of Enrollment. Please submit current proof of enrollment as a part- or full-time student, such as a copy of an official current class schedule, a transcript (official or unofficial), or verification on school letterhead from a current counselor or academic advisor (with contact information).

Selection
The applications will be reviewed by the members of the Awards Committee.

Applications will be judged according to creativity, uniqueness, and ability to implement thoughts and ideas regarding the future of this field.

The Awards Committee will select the final scholarship recipient in January of each year.

Scholarship recipient will be notified of the award by February 1st of each year.

Society for the Arts in Healthcare
2647 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20008
United States

Telephone:  +1 202.299.9770

Fax: +1 202.299.9887

American Music Therapy Association Student Conference Scholar

The AMTA Student Conference scholar will receive: $250 cash for conference expenses at the upcoming AMTA National Conference, free conference registration, and free participation in CMTE courses and Institutes.

Award: Two (2) scholars will be selected.

Requirements: The application narrative should be a maximum of one (1) page. Statement of need and potential development should be addressed within your narrative.

Application Deadline: All entries for the 2012 conference must be received by 6:00 pm EST July 13, 2012 without exception.

Student Scholarship Eligibility
All undergraduate, undergraduate equivalency students and graduate students enrolled in a college or university program in music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association. All interns in clinical training are considered eligible through their parent academic institution. Student status will be verified through that institution prior to awarding the prize. Applicants must be current Student Members of AMTA in the year in which they apply AND the year in which it is granted.

Complete the Scholarship Application form (and Nomination form if required). This must be submitted with your application. Only complete applications that follow the application guidelines and format will be considered.

Any submitted narrative must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, in 12-point font. Your narrative must be written for blind review, without specific reference to your name or place of employment.

All applications must be submitted electronically to the AMTA National Office at: scholarships@musictherapy.org

Application must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document. Additional materials – if required – must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents. (Fultz Award applicants may submit .pdf attachments as specified within the applicaiton.)

In your email, please include the name of the scholarship for which you are applying and the application year in the subject line.

Applicants will receive an email confirming the receipt of their application.

American Music Therapy Association Conference Scholar Awards

Conference Scholar awards are designed to help support AMTA members cover the cost of attending the AMTA annual conference. Conference Scholar monies are donated by AMTA, while Past Presidents' Conference Scholar monies are thanks to generous donations by former presidents of national music therapy organizations. Conference Scholar awardees are chosen from the same pool of applicants, so if you apply for the conference scholar program, your application will be considered for both categories (i.e., you do not need to submit two applications).

The AMTA Conference scholar will receive: $500 cash for conference expenses at the upcoming AMTA National Conference, free conference registration, and free participation in CMTE courses and Institutes.

Award: Up to five (5) scholars will be selected.

Requirements: The application narrative should be a maximum of one (1) page. Statement of need and potential professional development should be addressed within your narrative.

Application Deadline: All entries for the 2012 conference must be received by 6:00 pm EST July 13, 2012 without exception.

Professional Scholarship Eligibility
Those considered eligible must be a music therapist with a current credential of MT-BC or current professional designation of ACMT, CMT, or RMT, and, Professional member in good standing of AMTA. Applicant must maintain both of these criteria for the course of the scholarship.

Florence Tyson Grant to Study Music Psychotherapy

The Florence Tyson Grant to Study Music Psychotherapy of the American Music Therapy Association has been established in Florence's memory by Michael G. McGuire, MM, MT-BC, to support professional music therapists in post-undergraduate training in music psychotherapy, music and psychotherapy, or psychotherapy.

Award: The Tyson Grant provides free registration to attend the upcoming Annual AMTA Conference and attend a CMTE. Continuing education credits selected should focus on training in music psychotherapy, music and psychotherapy, or psychotherapy (if available).

The award is not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash or for any other continuing education activity. A final written report is required and must be submitted to AMTA within 30 days of the end of the award period. The report will include a summary of the continuing education activities, the anticipated impact these activities will have on the recipient's career and clients. Award winners may not reapply for a period of 5 years. AMTA Executive Board members, review committee members, and AMTA National Office staff are not eligible to apply.

Requirements: The application narrative should be a maximum of two (2) pages. Briefly describe how the study of music psychotherapy, music and psychotherapy, and/or psychotherapy is important to your work as a music therapist. Statement of need, potential professional development and client impact, and strength/appropriateness of continuing education goals and opportunities should also be included.

Application Deadline: All entries must be received by 6:00 pm EST June 29, 2012 without exception.

Professional Scholarship Eligibility
Those considered eligible must be a music therapist with a current credential of MT-BC or current professional designation of ACMT, CMT, or RMT, and, Professional member in good standing of AMTA. Applicant must maintain both of these criteria for the course of the scholarship.

Anne Emery Kyllo Professional Scholarship

The Anne Emery Kyllo Professional Scholarship of the American Music Therapy Association has been established in Anne's memory by the Emery and Kyllo families through The Denver Foundation to support professional music therapists in their efforts to expand their training and professional interactions through participation in continuing education opportunities

Award: Three (3) cash scholarships of $500 each will be awarded annually for use towards CMTE credits.

The award may be used for national and/or regional conferences, CMTE (continuing music therapy education) courses, and/or other continuing education courses that meet the Educational Activity guidelines as established by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). CBMT guidelines state that educational activities must be at least five contact hours in duration, and must relate to the CBMT Examination Content Outline, as published in the CBMT Recertification Manual. The award may not be used for undergraduate coursework. The award may be used for post-undergraduate coursework as it relates to the clinical practice of music therapy. The award is for one calendar year. All funds must be used within 12 months of the award. If not used, the balance must be returned to AMTA. A final written report is required and must be submitted to AMTA within 30 days of the end of the award period. The report will include a summary of the continuing education activities, the impact these activities made on the recipient's career and clients, and a financial accounting of the award funds. Award winners may not reapply for a period of 5 years. AMTA Executive Board members, review committee members, and AMTA National Office staff are not eligible to apply.

Requirements: The application narrative should be a maximum of two (2) pages. Statement of need, potential professional development and client impact, and strength/appropriateness of continuing education goals and opportunities should be included.

Application Deadline: All entries must be received by 6:00 pm EST June 29, 2012 without exception.

Professional Scholarship Eligibility
Those considered eligible must be a music therapist with a current credential of MT-BC or current professional designation of ACMT, CMT, or RMT, and, Professional member in good standing of AMTA. Applicant must maintain both of these criteria for the course of the scholarship.

E. Thayer Gaston Writing Competition

(*This scholarship is not open to Graduate students)

Sponsored by the American Music Therapy Association in cooperation with the Student Affairs Advisory Board. Papers on any topic relevant to the music therapy profession using the philosophical, historical, descriptive, or experimental mode of research are invited.

Award: A cash award of $500 to the winner(s) and an opportunity to have the paper reviewed for possible publication in the Journal of Music Therapy.

Requirements: Papers may be individually or jointly authored. Only one paper per entrant. Papers may be any length up to 3,000 words and shall have a title page indicating the author's name, academic institution, and academic advisor's name. No identifying information found on the title page is to be found on any page of the text. Papers are to be submitted in the format approved by the American Psychological Association. Papers must be previously unpublished.

Selection Procedure: Judging will be done on the basis of originality, organization, clarity of writing, relevance of content to the music therapy profession, literature documentation and adherence to the APA style. In the event that the criteria is not met or the judges feel that no paper is worthy, the award will not be presented. Judging will be done by a clinician, an academician, and a non-music therapist in a related field.

Application Deadline: All entries must be received by 6:00 pm EST June 29, 2012 without exception.

Student Scholarship Eligibility
All undergraduate, undergraduate equivalency students and graduate students enrolled in a college or university program in music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association. All interns in clinical training are considered eligible through their parent academic institution. Student status will be verified through that institution prior to awarding the prize. Applicants must be current Student Members of AMTA in the year in which they apply AND the year in which it is granted.

Complete the Scholarship Application form (and Nomination form if required). This must be submitted with your application. Only complete applications that follow the application guidelines and format will be considered.

Any submitted narrative must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, in 12-point font. Your narrative must be written for blind review, without specific reference to your name or place of employment.

All applications must be submitted electronically to the AMTA National Office at: scholarships@musictherapy.org

Application must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document. Additional materials – if required – must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents. (Fultz Award applicants may submit .pdf attachments as specified within the applicaiton.)

In your email, please include the name of the scholarship for which you are applying and the application year in the subject line.

Applicants will receive an email confirming the receipt of their application.