The
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education's Scholarship
Committee consists of Hani Morgan Co-chair and Linda McDowell, Co-Chair.
The
Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and special Education's Awards
committee is composed of the following individuals: Shirley Bowles,
Holly Hulbert, Frances Karnes,
Beth Richmond, David Walker, and Sue Whitcomb.
There
will be approximately 30 scholarships awarded to students majoring
in elementary or special education for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The amounts of these scholarships range from $250 to full payment
of tuition. Requirements vary widely across scholarships. For example,
some scholarships require a minimum GPA while others do not. Other
scholarships may have such requirements as evidence of financial need
and/or demonstration of leadership.
Final confirmation of all scholarship information should be available
by the end of March; a list will then be posted in the Speech, Reading,
and Special Education (SRS) building. The deadline for submitting
applications is April 1; application
forms will be available in SRS 143.
For further information, please contact Dr. Hani Morgan or Dr. Linda McDowell.
Additional
scholarship information may be obtained by contacting
the Office of Financial Aid.
The Department
has developed numerous awards to provide students within the program
the opportunity to be recognized for their efforts and scholarly work
during both course and clinical opportunities, Should you like to
nominate a peer for specific recognition please contact Dr, Shirley
Bowles (Shirley.Bowles@usm.edu).
