J.E. Anderson Family College Scholarship
J.E. Anderson was a cherished mother who dedicated over forty years to serving her community as a special education teacher and counselor.
Her passion for teaching, particularly in math and reading, defined her career and her commitment to nurturing students. She firmly believed that with compassion and support, students with disabilities, whom she viewed as full of promise, could achieve remarkable success.
There are millions of students currently attending public schools, with special education teachers playing a crucial role in fostering inclusive learning environments and empowering students to reach their full potential.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of J.E. Anderson by supporting first-generation students as they set out in pursuit of their goals.
Any first-generation undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing special education may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us what inspired you to pursue special education, what obstacles you seek to overcome, and how this scholarship would help you.
Tell us what inspired you to pursue a career in special education. Additionally, discuss the obstacles you aim to overcome as a first-generation student in your community and how you plan to break barriers in the field of special education. Finally, explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals in special education by providing financial support.
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The application deadline is Oct 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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