This year's FALA Foundation Scholarship Recipients

"I am more than honored to accept this nomination to be part of the FALA Foundation Virtual Conference 2020. Once again Thank you and I see you at the Virtual Summit."
~Michell Torres, Dietary Director, Residential Plaza at Blue Lagoon
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend this year's Virtual Summit, without the scholarship it would not be possible. I look forward to the upcoming education and the opportunity to recharge my batteries."
~Terry Harrell, Owner/Executive Director, Mimi's Care Cottage Inc. (AFCH)
"My current goals and aspirations are to use my license in order to help my
employer to build a community within our area to help those that are vulnerable
and unable to help themselves."
~Laken Smith, Administrator Assistant, Golden Touch ALF and Matusik AFCH
Additional congratulations to Joan Procko of Ormond in the Pines, Wilson Ashley of Crestwood House ALF, and Carol Johnson of Florida Presbyterian Homes for being this year's FALA Foundation Scholarship recipients to our 2020 Virtual Summit!

FALA Foundation Annual Conference Scholarship

2019 Winners

Channal Walker, Living Southern Style of Brevard  with Foundation Board Member Karen Decker or Spring Hills Hunters Creek
"My experience was more than what I had expected. The information and seminars were a tremendous help, it lead me to situations that were new to me.  The convention gave me resources I didn’t have before to help me grow in my position and to better serve our ALF communities.  The FALA community and vendors were so genuine."
​-Yvette Bittel

2018 Winner

Lisbeth Valladares talks about her experience at the 2018 Annual Conference as the FALA Foundation Annual Conference Scholarship recipient last year. 

The Foundation Scholarship

The Florida Assisted Living Foundation (the “Foundation”) is committed to promoting and advancing the education of our members and the assisted living profession. To demonstrate this commitment, the Foundation and its provides several scholarships annually for staff enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, gerontology, nutrition/dietary, or clinical social work. Other aging or health related fields may also be considered, however, preference will be given to those degree programs mentioned.
 
The scholarship process is open annually from January 1st - December 5th of each year. The current award amount is $750.00.  Applications and any accompanying documents to include letters of reference must be received during the time periods noted. Your application must be received prior to June 30th of each year in order to compete for the August award. In order to compete for the January award, your application must be submitted by November 30th of each year. If reference forms are available during that time period. Instructions and general information remain available year round.

Requirements
The following items are required for all scholarship applications. Be sure to check the requirements of the for which you are applying because you may need to mail additional documents.
  • Required. Currently employed in a FALA member community.
  • Required. Complete the application (which includes a personal statement).
  • Required. Completed references (they must accompany the application if they are to be submitted).  A total of three references may be submitted.
  • Required. Official academic transcripts, if available,  and current proof of enrollment (an award is provided only after enrollment is verified).
  • Required.  The completed application.

The mailing address is: 
Florida Assisted Living Association 
1618 Mahan Center Blvd, Suite 103
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
 
Note:
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the FALA staff at 850.383.1159 or youradvocate@fala.org. Recipients will be contacted by phone after August 1st  or January 31st, and other applicants will be notified by e-mail.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and thank you for working in one of FALA member communities. Your dedication to improving senior care is the reason why Seniors Thrive Longer!
"This scholarship has changed my life! Thank you FALA!"

The FALA Foundation Scholarship

The FALA Foundation (the Foundation) is dedicated to providing advanced education for assisted living administrators, providing scholarships, and educating the public about assisted living. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and your contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible.

The Foundation provides scholarships to individuals who work in the assisted living profession and are seeking to advance their careers based on the following:  
  1. The recipient has been employed by a FALA member for a minimum of two (2) years. 
  2. The applicant would need to be previously enrolled in school or provide documentation of enrollment for the next semester.
The scholarship is awarded in January and August. 

Donate to the Foundation

Help people achieve their goals by donating to the foundation and invest in the future of our senior community. Here are some reasons to donate.

The First

Investing in aspiring health care professionals.

The Second

Provides means to develop professionally.

The Third

Helps professionals grow in their career.