Russell Burror Memorial Scholarship​

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This scholarship has been created in honor of Russell Burror whose dedication to water

safety and professional work in the aquatic industry has made a lasting impact in the Bay

Area. Russell started his career as a lifeguard in high school and college. He worked for the

EBRP district as a field supervisor and Antioch Water Park as Recreation Specialist

encouraging children to swim and training many teens to become lifeguards. He served as a

Territorial Aquatics Specialist for the American Red Cross and worked for the Fulton El

Camino Recreation District as a Recreation Supervisor in Sacramento before his passing in

2018.

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BAPPOA is pleased to offer part-time Aquatics staff the opportunity of additional funding for

post high school education in Russell’s honor. This scholarship of $500 will be awarded to two individuals who have served the community by working in the aquatics field, will be seeking a post-secondary education, and embodies Russell’s passion and determination for raising awareness in water safety and drowning prevention.

 

In order to qualify, applicant must:

 

• Be currently enrolled in a college, or be a senior in high school who is planning to attend college in the fall

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, or higher

• Have current certification and be currently working as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor

Application packet must include:

 

• Completed Application Form

• Answers to Supplemental Questions

• Copies of all Current Certifications (i.e., Lifeguarding, CPR, and/or WSI)

• Copy of Current Transcripts

 

Return to: Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

Attn: Alyssa Smith

4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA, 94550

or email: asmith@larpd.org

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Click here for the Scholarship application.

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All entries must be received by Sunday January 5, 2025