Judith Cary Memorial Scholarship

The P. Buckley Moss Society initiated the Judith Cary Scholarship in 1999. It is awarded to a student who is working either full time or part time toward special needs certification or an undergraduate or graduate degree in some field of Special Education who is pursuing either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Special Education.



Value

Award: $1,000

Conditions

Application Requirements:
Every applicant will be considered regardless of financial need, Criteria include:

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Nomination by a P. Buckley Moss Society member (brief letter from nominator stating relationship is optional).
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Completion of a minimum of two years of undergraduate work (Transcripts must be provided to verify this).
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Proof of acceptance into a specific program to teach special needs students (i.e., letter from a counselor, dean, or administrator).
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Two letters of recommendation, one academic and one personal (not from a relative).
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A short essay detailing school/community/work activities and achievements.
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An essay of 250-500 words discussing career goals, teaching philosophies, reasons for choosing this career, and ways in which you plan to make a difference in the lives of special needs students.

Program

2007: Brandy Reeves
2006: Elissa Francis
2004: Kristin Eckard
2003: Amy Mitchell Howard &Patricia Quillin
2002: Jennifer Dotson &Karen Hovorka
2001: Michelle Fouts
2000: Katie Staub
1999: Karla Mettert

Address

P. Buckley Moss Society
20 Stoneridge Dr, Suite 102
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Tel: (540) 943-5678
Fax: (540) 949-8408
Email: society@mosssociety.org

URL

http://www.mosssociety.org/page.php?id=29