2012 VJJA Professional Development Scholarships Each year VJJA awards two professional development scholarships in the amount of $500 each.  Members are eligible to make application following their second consecutive year of membership.  Renamed in memory of long time juvenile justice advocate and legal giant, Robert "Bob" Shepherd, Jr., past award winners have used the scholarship for academic courses, books and travel in conjuction with academic courses, professional development seminars, and to support tuitition and travel  to national conferences.  Whatever your professional development needs, VJJA wants to support your professional growth.  Apply Today!     Apply for a Scholarship Today http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e6dy8dk9h73mxcon/start Application Deadline: November 1, 2012   Winners Announced at VJJA's Annual Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony held in conjuction with the 36th Fall Institute, November 8, 2012, Blacksburg