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The $1,000 Graduate Scholarship
Description:Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2010. The first Illinois TESOL-BE $1,000 Graduate Scholarship is a rotating scholarship in honor of three individuals who have made significant contributions to ITBE: Robert Illwitzer, Virginia Welninski, and Marsha Robbins Santelli. The second Illinois TESOL-BE $1,000 Graduate Scholarship is a rotating scholarhsip in honor of Laurie Martin and Ana King, also important, long-time contributors to our organization. The 2010 scholarship will be awarded at the Illinois TESOL-BE annual convention. For more information on the Illinois TESOL-BE convention, please view the Illinois TESOL-BE Convention webpage. Along with the cash award, the $1,000 scholarship winner receives one of the ten Professional Development Scholarships. For more information on other awards, view the Illinois TESOL-BE $500 undergraduate Scholarship, Professional Development Scholarship, Grades 6- 12 Writing Contest or the Elementary ELL Poetry Contest webpages. Eligibility Requirements:
You are eligible for the Illinois TESOL-BE $1,000 Graduate Scholarship if you are
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a graduate student presently enrolled full or part-time in an accredited college or university program in TESOL or bilingual education or a practicing ESL/bilingual education professional with concrete plans to enroll in relevant graduate coursework;
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an excellent student;
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an individual in need of financial assistance;
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a current member of Illinois TESOL-BE; How to Apply for a Scholarship Award To apply for the $1,000 Graduate Scholarship you must submit
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A written statement (word-processed & double-spaced) in which you:
a. Describe your involvement to date in the field of ESL/BE. Include work as a teacher, program administrator, social worker, community organizer, etc.
b. Explain your professional goals and how your program of study will help you meet those goals.
c. Give a brief statement regarding your financial need.
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A completed application form no later than December 23, 2009 (postmarked).
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Two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references.
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An official transcript of academic work.
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A letter of acceptance for those not currently enrolled in an academic program.
SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS TO: Illinois TESOL-BE Awards Chair Leah Miller, Awards Committee Chair
4019 N. Clarendon, APT 3 S., Chicago, IL 60613
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: December 23, 2009 (postmarked).
For further information email the Scholarship Committee Chair at awards@itbe.org or through our web page at Contact Us.
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