Dallas Chapter Scholarships

Bonnie Brown Memorial Scholarship 

Bonnie Brown, CPP, joined the American Payroll Association, Dallas Chapter in 1984 and received the Certified Payroll Professional designation in 1986. She authored “Fundamentals of Payroll” in 1987 and instructed classes by the same name at Northlake College. Bonnie was President of the APA Dallas Chapter for the 1987/1988 and 1988/1989 terms during which time she was instrumental in the forming of the “Principals of Payroll Administration” classes at Northlake and participated in the administration and instruction of these classes for 2 years. She served as Past President through March 1991 and passed away on August 30, 1995. The Chapter established a scholarship in 1993 but it was renamed in honor of Bonnie in 1995.

After Bonnie’s passing, the Dallas Chapter has remained committed to offering quality educational opportunities for our members to help them achieve the American Payroll Association certifications. This unique scholarship is for the DAPA member who is actively seeking to obtain an FPC or CPP designation.

The scholarship will include a Dallas Chapter Spring or Fall Certification Bundle, current PayrollOrg Payroll Source (choice of online version or hardcopy) and we will pay for your exam fee. The winner will need to enroll in the educational and Dallas Chapter courses and for the exam within one year of receipt of the scholarship.

To be eligible for the Bonnie Brown Memorial Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Current member of the Dallas Chapter in good standing
  • Not hold the FPC or CPP certification
  • Worked in the payroll field for a minimum of 2 years
  • Not previously been awarded a Dallas Chapter scholarship

 

If interested in the Bonnie Brown Memorial Scholarship, you may complete an application and submit it to [email protected]. All applications are independently reviewed and scored by another Texas payroll chapter.

For application details, please click here.

Misty Roper Memorial Scholarship

Misty Roper was the payroll administrator for the City of Coppell for more than 20 years and long-time member of the Dallas Chapter. She served on the Dallas Chapter Board of Directors for several years and served on the Texas Payroll Conference Board for over five years, ending as Vice President in 2005. Misty passed away in 2007, and DAPA started this scholarship in 2015 to recognize exceptional payroll professionals who have dedicated themselves to education and mentorship.

The Misty Roper Memorial Scholarship is for a Dallas Chapter member who is seeking recertification credit hours (RCH). The winner will be awarded a Dallas Chapter Spring or Fall Certification Bundle and a PAYO Webinar (up to $300). The winner will need to enroll in the educational and Dallas Chapter courses, and for the PAYO Webinar within one year of receipt of the scholarship.

To be eligible for the Misty Roper Scholarship, the candidate must meet the following criteria:

  • Current member of the Dallas Chapter in good standing
  • Currently hold the FPC or CPP certification
  • Not a previous Misty Roper Scholarship recipient in the past five (5) years

 

If interested in the Misty Roper Memorial Scholarship, you may complete an application and submit it to [email protected]. All applications are independently reviewed and scored by another Texas payroll chapter.

For application details, please click here.

For more information, please e-mail the Scholarship Committee at [email protected].

Past Recipients of the Bonnie Brown Scholarship:

  • 2024    Jennifer Slaton
  • 2023    Jannice Blaylock
  • 2022    Wendy Weaver
  • 2021    Abby Acree
  • 2020    N/A
  • 2019    Kristen Mayo
  • 2018    JoAnn Scott
  • 2017    Ashley Jourden
  • 2016    Kellie Somero, CPP
  • 2015    Sheena Neel
  • 2014    Susan Charles, CPP
  • 2013    Martha Baxter, CPP
  • 2012    Kerri Goodson, CPP
  • 2011    Becky Mather, CPP
  • 2010    Allen Niemynski
  • 2009    Jennifer Bryson
  • 2008    Jerri Martin, CPP
  • 2007    Robyn Williamson, CPP
  • 2006    Paula Ortiz
  • 2005    Brenda Smith
  • 2004    Alentina Washburn, CPP
  • 2003    Josie Collins, CPP

  • 2002    Francie Al-Waely

Past Recipients of the Misty Roper Scholarship:

  • 2024    Joy Crawford, FPC
  • 2023    Jennifer Parrish, CPP
  • 2022    Mary Jo Lantz, CPP
  • 2021    Maria Rios, CPP
  • 2020    N/A
  • 2019    Yvette Rodriguez
  • 2018    N/A
  • 2017    Tommy Windsor, CPP
  • 2016    Becky Mather, CPP

  • 2015    Angela Neave