Jim Aro Scholarship -Sessions 1-2

Jim Aro dedicated much of his life as a pioneer in the addiction field, helping others recover from alcohol and other addictions while founding the Aro Counseling Centers. Jim Aro served on the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling (WCPG) Board of Directors from November 2000 until his medical resignation in late 2004. The addictions field lost a great pioneer when Jim passed away on January 19, 2005. The Jim Aro Scholarship was established in 2005 by the WCPG; the best way for us to honor the memory of Jim is to encourage future pioneers working in the problem gambling addiction field.

The Jim Aro Scholarship provides financial assistance to one person every year to attend Sessions 1 & 2 trainings.

This scholarship is sponsored through:

Donations contributed in memory of Jim Aro
The WCPG

The scholarship covers:

Registration and materials

Please complete the application no later than two weeks before Session 1 to be considered for this opportunity.

***You will also need to fill out the Training Registration Form.

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Please write an essay on why receiving a scholarship is important to you. The scholarship will be awarded to qualifying applicants based upon financial need, future goals and unique circumstances. Please be sure to include the above information to insure that your application is processed accordingly.

Treatment Providers: Describe your prior gambling-specific training experience, your motivation in working with problem gamblers, and how you intend to use the knowledge gained at the Sessions 1 and 2 training.

Non-Treatment Providers: Describe how attending Sessions 1 and 2 training will enhance your own personal and professional growth and development.