One academic scholarship and one transition award are available through The Canadian Council for Exceptional Children Scholarship and Awards Program.

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1. Academic Scholarship: This is a $750 academic scholarship intended to support an individual pursuing a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities.

2. Transition Award: This is a $750 award in recognition of an individual who has overcome significant challenges in order to achieve his/her goals.

Policies and Procedures

1. Distribution of Applications: Applications will be distributed to all CCEC Board of Directors, who will then distribute them in their province. Applications will also be posted on the CCEC website.

2. The Scholarship and Awards Committee: The Scholarship and Awards Committee will be chaired by the past president of The CCEC and include two other appointed CCEC Board members. Recommendations made by the committee will be presented to The CCEC Board of Directors for endorsement. If applicants do not meet the requirements, no scholarship will be offered and the money will be designated for future usage.

3. Criteria: Criteria for the academic scholarship and transition award has been developed by the CCEC. The information supplied by the applicant and his/her referees will be used to determine the degree to which each applicant meets the criteria. A rubric for the academic scholarship and transition award will be used to adjudicate the applications and select the recipients.

4. Announcement: The Scholarship and Awards Committee chair will notify all nominees by May 1. The educational institution of the award recipient will also be notified. The recipients of the scholarship/award will be announced in The CCEC newsletter, provincial newsletters, and other media where appropriate.

5. Deadline: The deadline for the application and related supporting material is March 15.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

1. Eligibility: This is a $750 academic scholarship intended to support a Canadian citizen pursuing a career directly related to working with persons with exceptionalities. The individual must be entering a full time education or training program in a Canadian Institution in the next academic calendar year. The scholarship money will be given directly to the recipient after The CCEC has received confirmation that the person has registered in a post-secondary program.

2. Applicant Information Form: Complete the applicant / school information form. Forms must be legible. Type written or word processing format is preferred.

3. Current Resumé: Attach a current resumé. Be sure to include the following:

• School Activities: Leadership positions and extracurricular activities in which you have been involved throughout your high school years. Indicates school(s) where the activities took place.
• Community Activities: List the community activities in which you have been involved over the years and state whether they were voluntary or not. Special attention should be paid to activities that involve children and/or youth.

4. Essay: Essay responses must be completed as specified. Essay must be double-spaced and in type written or word processing format. Name and social insurance number must appear at the top of every page.

• Academic Scholarship Essay: Since community and school activities that involve working with children and youth can be very influential in choosing one’s future career, outline some of your proudest moments and biggest challenges that you have faced in your experiences. Discuss your immediate plans and outline your vision for the future after you have completed your post secondary education.

5. References: Three references are required for the academic scholarship. Reference forms are included in the package and should be given by the applicant to the individual completing the form. One reference must be your academic advisor or principal. The others may be personal references but individuals with the ability to address your current educational pursuits.

6. Academic Record: A certified transcript must be forwarded directly to the Scholarship and Awards Committee chair.

7. Deadline: The deadline for the application and related supporting material is March 15.

TRANSITION AWARD APPLICATION

1. Eligibility: This is a $750 award in recognition of an Canadian citizen who has overcome significant challenges in order to achieve his/her goals. The individual may be entering an education or training program, a work experience program, beginning a new job or making some other significant transition (e.g. high school to supported employment; high school to post-secondary education; supported employment to regular employment or other transition). The award money will be given directly to the recipient after The CCEC has received confirmation that the person has begun the transition into his/her new situation.

2. Applicant Information Form: Complete the applicant / school information form. Forms must be legible. Type written or word processing format is preferred.

3. Current Resumé: Attach a current resumé or appropriate pages from your portfolio.

4. Response: Respond to the following questions on your own (or with support as required). It is preferred that the response is double-spaced and in type written or word processing format. Name and social insurance number must appear at the top of every page.

• Describe your achievement in detail and briefly explain the significant challenge(s) you had to overcome in order to reach your goal.
• Explain the transition you are making and why this is an important step for you.

5. References: Two references are required for the transition award. Reference forms are included in the package and should be given by the applicant to the individual completing the form. References should be from individuals with the ability to address your current educational pursuits.

6. Academic / Employment Record: A certified copy of your transcript (if applicable) and/or your most recent report card or evaluation form should be included.

7. Deadline: The deadline for the application and related supporting material is March 15 .

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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