The Massachusetts Deaf Awareness Committee has created the Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is primarily for Massachusetts residents who want to develop leadership skills, receive continuing education, or gain and develop personal/professional growth. A number of awards will be presented. The winners will be chosen based on a written essay or signed videotape. A total of $1,500 will be divided amongst the winners during the fiscal year of January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015. The amount a candidate is awarded will depend on the financial support needed. This program is made possible through our annual fundraiser held at Six Flags-New England.
The Educational Scholarship can be used for:
- College (undergraduate students—application deadline June 15th)
- Overnight Camp
- Day Camp
- Workshops
- Continuing Education
- Conferences
This scholarship cannot be used for purchasing equipment of any kind (electronics, audio/visual/ video equipment etc.).
Criteria for Participants:
- Deaf
- Hard of Hearing
- Late-deafened
- Deaf-Blind
If you would like to apply for this scholarship to attend a Deaf Camp, please send an essay and two recommendation letters no later than May 16, 2015.
Requirements
- Type a full one-page essay (double-spaced) or sign on a videotape or CD/DVD (3 minute limit):Why you think you should receive the Educational Scholarship, and what you plan to do with it.
- Two recommendation letters—required (written or videotaped)
- Include your name, address, telephone number and email address for us to contact you if you are awarded a scholarship.
- If you receive a scholarship, you are strongly encouraged to volunteer at the Six Flags event on August 1, 2015 for two hours.
- This scholarship is for new candidates. If you have received a scholarship in the past, please do not apply again.
Please send completed application materials to:
Joan Philip
Deaf Awareness Committee Chairperson
Center for Living and Working, Inc.
484 Main Street, Suite 340
Worcester, MA 01608
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