Scholarships and Grants for Educators and Schools
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Deadline
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Grant or Scholarship
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Contact Information
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Nominations:
September 1, 2005
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Serena Merck Direct Service Memorial Award for Innovation and Dedication in Practice -- $5,000 annual grant to a paraprofessional or volunteer who has demonstrated long-term, selfless dedication and compassion in the care of or service to children with developmental disabilities and significant mental health needs.
Serena Merck Leadership Memorial Award -- $5,000 annual grant to a professional who has proven leadership and guidance which have resulted in the significant improvement of quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
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Nominations:
September 28, 2005
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CEC Professional Awards:
Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year
J.E. Wallace Wallin Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Education Research Award
Outstanding Leadership Award
Business Award
Outstanding Public Service Award
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Nominations:
October 14, 2005
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SIIA Codie Awards recognizing outstanding software, content and education technology products
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Nominations:
November 1, 2005
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Susan Phillips Gorin Award: CEC professional members, especially CEC student chapter or unit advisors, who demonstrate exemplary personal and professional qualities and make outstanding contributions to CEC student membership and exceptional children.
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Applications:
November 2005
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Mini-grants For Special Educators
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Applications:
January 31, each year
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Teaching Excellence Awards -- provides new technology for teachers who have made a significant impact on their students, schools and communities
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Applications:
June 30 & December 31, each year
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Cash grants -- for projects that target parental involvement, establishing and raising educational standards, and the development of improved teaching techniques and better prepared teachers
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rolling deadlines
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Dow General Fund Grants Program -- for school districts and national, state, and local programs to develop teacher training, math and science advancement and parental involvement projects
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rolling deadlines
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Ventures in Leadership grants -- supports innovative ideas in education leadership from a wide range of communities, especially those in low-income neighborhoods
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Scholarships and Grants for Students with Disabilities
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Nominations:
November 1, 2005
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CEC Student Awards:
Outstanding CEC Student Member of the Year Award
Graduation Awards
Ethnic Diversity Student Scholarship
CEC/CEC Black Caucus Scholarship
Canadian CEC Outstanding Student Member of the Year Award
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Nominations:
December 2005
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Awards for students with disabilities
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Applications:
February 2006
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Stanley E. Jackson Scholarships and Infinitec Scholarships -- for undergraduate students with disabilities
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quarterly deadlines
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Brainstorm USA Dare to Dream, Expect to Succeed Program -- 8 college scholarships per year; 24 computer hardware grants for students per year; 16 computer hardware grants for schools and teachers per year; 40 software bundles for students per year
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Applications:
February 2006
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Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship
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NCLD, NEA Honor Three Educators For Special Ed Efforts
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March 8, 2004
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Levine, Mikol Named Champions For Children
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March 1, 2004
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Shaklee's Pat on the Back Pushes 10 Teachers Forward
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April 21, 2000
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Michael Jordan Shares Spotlight with 400 Teachers |
March 26, 2000 |
Computer Use In Class Pays off for One Special Ed. Teacher |
March 1, 2000 |
Marriott Spotlights Atlanta School-to-work Efforts |
October 22, 1999 |
Rehabilitation Group Honors Seven for Raising Awareness |
September 28, 1999 |
Three Special Ed Teachers Get More Than A Pat On The Back From Disney |
August 24, 1999 |
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