AzCASE Scholarship Award for Adminstrators in Special Education

ARIZONA COUNCIL FOR ADMINISTRATORS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

PURPOSE:
Arizona CASE Scholarship was established as a means of encouraging individuals to choose careers in special education, especially in areas of need. The AZ CASE will assist in pursuing their post-graduate education with an award of up to $2,000.00.

ELIGIBILITY:
Recipients of scholarships must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Resident of Arizona;

2. Enrolled in, or accepted into a graduate program of study in special education or in a related field.

3. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 from an undergraduate program or most recent coursework; and

4. Completion of scholarship application and requested documentation prior to the deadline.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1. Arizona CASE scholarship application form.

2. A brief typed essay (maximum of 500 words) describing yourself, your career goals, and what you plan to do with your education to make a contribution to the field of special education.

3. Three letters of recommendation. The letters should address the following areas:

a. Applicant’s unique qualification to pursue their career goals.

b. Notable personal qualities that will insure completion of training program.

c. A candid statement of the applicant’s strengths and potential for leadership.

4. Copies of undergraduate and/or recent coursework transcripts.

DEADLINE:
Please send your application to Arizona CASE President, Dr. Maria Rascon, P.O. Box 2443, Arizona City, Arizona 85223, Phone: (520) 876-3240.

Deadline for applications is January 18, 2009.