PACEC 2017 George O'Neill Memorial Scholarship Award ...
PACEC 2017 George O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Award OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION FORM
THE OVERVIEW: PURPOSE: The PACEC Scholarship Committee of the Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children renamed its student scholarship award to recognize George O'Neill, who was serving as PACEC's Membership Chairperson at the time of his untimely death in May 1981. In recognition of the countless hours he served as both mentor and model to student CEC members, the Executive Board immediately renamed the "PACEC student scholarship" to the "George O'Neill Memorial Scholarship." The original motivation for the O’Neill Scholarship Award was to stimulate student membership and involvement in PACEC/CEC. This year, the Committee, with administrative approval, will, once again, award CEC student memberships, plus up to $100.00 reimbursement toward the awardees’ attendance at this year’s PACEC Convention. PACEC is committed to the enduring recognition of George's selfless contributions and support to our state's special education majors' in this way; while encouraging PACEC student members to become as immersed in our profession and the spirit of volunteerism, as was George O'Neill, one of our most valued members. All PACEC students and professionals are encouraged to submit nominations, including selfnominations for this most prestigious award. The Scholarship Committee will choose student members whose involvement in special education is judged most exemplary. The recipients must have achieved the highest degree of professional excellence and advanced the education of exceptional children. ELIGIBILITY: All Active PASCEC Undergraduate and Graduate Student Members PROCEDURES: The Online Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents must be submitted email as ONE email attachment, on or before the end of business on the due date; to Dr. Constance Lyttle, Committee Chairperson: [email protected]
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PACEC 2017 George O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Award OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION FORM APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
This completed Scholarship Application Form, available for download through the PACEC website. A completed Nomination/Reference Form available for download through the PACEC website. Two faculty letters of recommendation providing a chronology of the candidate's involvement, experience and work; highlighting unique contributions to, and significant achievements on behalf of, exceptional children which have significantly promoted the education of exceptional children, and which qualify the candidate to receive recognition from PACEC. Resume w/ employment and volunteer experience. A photo will be requested from the award recipient.
THE APPLICATION: This Application is to be completed by the student being nominated. By typing my name below, I hereby certify that I am a full-time student during this academic year, as defined by an accredited college or university, or that I am a parttime student who is not engaged in fulltime employment as a certified professional in the field of special education. In addition, I certify that all of the information submitted in the Nomination Form is true, accurate, and complete. Applicant Name: Date of Application:
PASCEC Student Applicant Information: • Name: • CEC Member ID: • Address: • Email: • Phone:
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PACEC 2017 George O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Award OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION FORM Educational Information: • College/University Chapter name and Number: • Field of study/major: • Degree/Certificate pursuing:
Current student class level: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior - Expected date of graduation: Nominator/References’ Names and Affiliations: 1. 2.
APPLICANT ESSAYS: 1. Describe the student applicant’s participation with CEC and experiences with children with exceptionalities. (500-word maximum) 2. Briefly describe the student applicant’s academic and community leadership experience, honors and awards. (250-word maximum) 3. Write a persuasive essay on the following prompt; “Student CEC members benefit from active participation in PASCEC and other organizations which endeavor to help students with exceptionalities." (Arial/12 font/double spaced; 500-word maximum)
Applications Due OCTOBER 20, 2017 The Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents must be submitted via ONE email and include ALL attachments, by close of business on the due date, to Dr. Constance Lyttle, Esq.; Committee Chairperson: [email protected]
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THE OVERVIEW: PURPOSE: The PACEC Scholarship Committee of the Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children renamed its student scholarship award to recognize George O'Neill, who was serving as PACEC's Membership Chairperson at the time of his untimely death in May 1981. In recognition of the countless hours he served as both mentor and model to student CEC members, the Executive Board immediately renamed the "PACEC student scholarship" to the "George O'Neill Memorial Scholarship." The original motivation for the O’Neill Scholarship Award was to stimulate student membership and involvement in PACEC/CEC. This year, the Committee, with administrative approval, will, once again, award CEC student memberships, plus up to $100.00 reimbursement toward the awardees’ attendance at this year’s PACEC Convention. PACEC is committed to the enduring recognition of George's selfless contributions and support to our state's special education majors' in this way; while encouraging PACEC student members to become as immersed in our profession and the spirit of volunteerism, as was George O'Neill, one of our most valued members. All PACEC students and professionals are encouraged to submit nominations, including selfnominations for this most prestigious award. The Scholarship Committee will choose student members whose involvement in special education is judged most exemplary. The recipients must have achieved the highest degree of professional excellence and advanced the education of exceptional children. ELIGIBILITY: All Active PASCEC Undergraduate and Graduate Student Members PROCEDURES: The Online Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents must be submitted email as ONE email attachment, on or before the end of business on the due date; to Dr. Constance Lyttle, Committee Chairperson: [email protected]
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PACEC 2017 George O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Award OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION FORM APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
This completed Scholarship Application Form, available for download through the PACEC website. A completed Nomination/Reference Form available for download through the PACEC website. Two faculty letters of recommendation providing a chronology of the candidate's involvement, experience and work; highlighting unique contributions to, and significant achievements on behalf of, exceptional children which have significantly promoted the education of exceptional children, and which qualify the candidate to receive recognition from PACEC. Resume w/ employment and volunteer experience. A photo will be requested from the award recipient.
THE APPLICATION: This Application is to be completed by the student being nominated. By typing my name below, I hereby certify that I am a full-time student during this academic year, as defined by an accredited college or university, or that I am a parttime student who is not engaged in fulltime employment as a certified professional in the field of special education. In addition, I certify that all of the information submitted in the Nomination Form is true, accurate, and complete. Applicant Name: Date of Application:
PASCEC Student Applicant Information: • Name: • CEC Member ID: • Address: • Email: • Phone:
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PACEC 2017 George O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Award OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION FORM Educational Information: • College/University Chapter name and Number: • Field of study/major: • Degree/Certificate pursuing:
Current student class level: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior - Expected date of graduation: Nominator/References’ Names and Affiliations: 1. 2.
APPLICANT ESSAYS: 1. Describe the student applicant’s participation with CEC and experiences with children with exceptionalities. (500-word maximum) 2. Briefly describe the student applicant’s academic and community leadership experience, honors and awards. (250-word maximum) 3. Write a persuasive essay on the following prompt; “Student CEC members benefit from active participation in PASCEC and other organizations which endeavor to help students with exceptionalities." (Arial/12 font/double spaced; 500-word maximum)
Applications Due OCTOBER 20, 2017 The Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents must be submitted via ONE email and include ALL attachments, by close of business on the due date, to Dr. Constance Lyttle, Esq.; Committee Chairperson: [email protected]
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