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GEORGE O'NEILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
PACEC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES THE
“36th ANNUAL GEORGE O'NEILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS”
PACEC Continues to sponsor
TWO Scholarship Awards for 2012!!!!!!!
PURPOSE: Over 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 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 "student scholarship" to the "George O'Neill Memorial Scholarship." The original award of $100.00 was increased to $500.00, and then $1000.00.
Due to the high number of qualified candidates, PACEC split the award between two deserving candidates. This tradition continues with a special presentation of, now, two beautiful plaques and equal cash awards of $500.00, each, at the Awards Ceremony 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 students and professionals are encouraged to submit applications and nominations for this most prestigious award. The Scholarship committee will choose two 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 Graduate and Undergraduate Student Members
PROCEDURES: The Online Scholarship Application Form must be submitted via the PACEC Website “George O’Neill Scholarship” Portal by September 28, 2012.
APPLICATIONS must include:• A completed Application Form. • Two 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.
Due SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Questions? Please contact Dr. Constance Lyttle, Committee Chair:
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Online Scholarship Application Form
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