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PACEC SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE'S
33 rd ANNUAL
GEORGE O'NEILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
PACEC Continues SECOND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR 2009!!!!!!!
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 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, and then $1000.00. Due to the high number of qualified candidates, PACEC decided to add a second award of $500.00 to honor a second candidate. This tradition continues with a special presentation of, now, two beautiful plaques and cash awards at the Awards Ceremony next 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 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: 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. Click Here
¨ 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, 2009
via USPO Mail or Email:
PACEC Scholarship Committee
ATTN: DR. CONSTANCE LYTTLE
45 Keesler Road
Damascus, PA 18415
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