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2020
MCEC Scholar Award
Scholarship Application for Massachusetts Students Studying Special Education
Application period closes October 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST
Description of the MCEC Scholars Program
The MCEC Scholars Program is a scholarship program designed to provide support for an in-service or pre-service teacher pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education. One scholarship is awarded per year to a teacher or teacher candidate with the potential to have positive impacts on students with disabilities in the state of Massachusetts. Applicants will be notified in November and will receive recognition at the MCEC November 2020 conference.
Award Amount: $1,000 USD
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2020
Qualifications
Applicant must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program leading to a degree in special education with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Applicant must hold a Massachusetts license or be pursuing a license in a degree program.
Applicant must be a member of MCEC in good standing.
Applicant must be a resident of Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
Recipient will, at the invitation of the MCEC Board, attend and speak at an MCEC event or meeting.
Recipient will maintain their membership in good standing for two years (2021-2023) following receipt of the scholarship.
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What degree are you seeking?
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Essay
Please refer to our
Mission and Vision
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1. Describe your commitment to the field of special education, including a brief description of your philosophy of teaching and future professional goals. (1000 word limit)
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2. How will this scholarship contribute to your progress as a special education professional? (300 word limit)
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Recommendations
Please provide the names and contact information for two individuals who are aware of your academic and/or professional work and will submit a letter of recommendation for you. Recommendations should speak to your academic performance, potential for success in the field, and commitment to community. Upload your recommendations below. We will follow up directly with recommenders.
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