PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
2008
GEORGE O’NEILL
31st ANNUAL
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2008
APPLICATION
PACEC SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE’S
31st ANNUAL
GEORGE O’NEILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
PURPOSE: Thirty years ago, 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 unexpected 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 changed the "student scholarship" to the "George O'Neill Memorial Scholarship." The award of $100.00 was increased to $500.00, $1000.00, and subsequently to $1500.00. This tradition has continued throughout the years with a special presentation of a beautiful plaque and cash award at the Awards Ceremony each fall at PACEC's Annual 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 student and professional are encouraged each year to submit nominations and applications for this most prestigious award. The Scholarship committee chooses a student member whose involvement in special education is judged most exemplary. The recipient must have the highest degree of professional excellence and advanced the education of exceptional children.
ELIGIBILITY: All Active PASCEC Graduate and Undergraduate Student Members
PROCEDURES: Application Form and supporting materials will not be returned. All documents must be submitted as One US POST OFFICE MAILING or One E-MAIL w/ ATTACHMENTS.
APPLICATIONS must include:
¨ A completed Application Form.
2 faculty letters of recommendation providing a chronology of the candidate’s involvement 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.
¨ Two page essay (12 font-Arial).
Prompt: “Student CEC members benefit from active participation in PASCEC and other organizations which endeavor to help students with exceptionalities.”
¨ Resume w/ employment and volunteer experience.
¨ A photo will be requested from the award recipient.
APPLICATIONS must be RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
via USPO Mail or Email:
PACEC Scholarship Committee
ATTN: DR. CONSTANCE LYTTLE
45 KEESLER ROAD
DAMASCUS, PA 18415
31st ANNUAL
GEORGE O’NEILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Application Form
CANDIDATE
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
PASCEC Member Number__________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
College_____________________________________________________________GPA_________________________________
Major_______________________________________________________________GPA_________________________________
Minor_______________________________________________________________GPA_________________________________
REFERENCES INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION
1. Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
College/Organization: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
College/Organization: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. (Optional) Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
College/Organization: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
APPLICATIONS must be RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
via US PO Mail or Email to:
PACEC Scholarship Committee
ATTN: DR. CONSTANCE LYTTLE
45 KEESLER ROAD
DAMASCUS, PA 18415
oneill@pacec-sped.org