(last updated 10/10/09)
CPAD Practicum
| Criteria: |
Junior II or SeniorI who is beginning CPAD Practicum, must have overall QPA of 2.30 and submit an appliacation |
| Amount: |
up to $250/ per semester |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2085. |
| Deadline: |
September 15
February 1 |
Merle Jan Moses Crawford Scholarship
| Criteria: |
A junior special education major who has a 3.30 cumulative QPA and is committed to excellence. Must demonstrate financial need |
| Amount: |
up to $500/yr renewable. |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2682 |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
Jack C. Dinger Service Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior special Education Major with an overall 3.0 QPA and a 3.0 in special education courses. Outstanding service volunteer/work performance with special needs individuals |
| Amount: |
up to $200 |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, Dinger Special Education Building, 724-738-2682 |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
Roger Dunlap III Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Awarded to Junior or Senior Special Education major. Non-renewable-during the course of the academic year the Dunlap Scholarship will develop a presentation about autism that the student will present to a local service club. |
| Amount: |
up to $1000/ per year |
| Contact: |
Dr. Dennis Fair, Special Education Department, Dinger Special Education Department 724-738-2682 |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
Twyla Hord Memorial Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Senior special education major, who is beginning student teaching, and has demonstrated achievement. |
| Amount: |
up to $150 |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2085. |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
Outstanding Graduate Award
| Criteria: |
Must be graduating student with QPA 4.0 and submit a 1 page essay |
| Amount: |
up to $250/ per semester |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2085. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Linsey Pedacchio Memorial Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Senior II who is beginning student teaching, particularly Ireland, Mexico, Las Vegas or North Carolina. Must maintain a 3.3QPA of above, and show evidence of outstanding service and financial need. |
| Amount: |
up to $1000 |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2085. |
Elaine Phillips Award
| Criteria: |
Must be President of CEC or President of Honorary in recognition of leadership. Must serve in office and be elected by the organization. |
| Amount: |
up to $250/ per semester |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2085. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Catherine Schaeffer Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or Senior special education major who has been an outstanding practicum student |
| Amount: |
up to $75/ per semester |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, Dinger Special Education Building, 724-738-2682 |
| Deadline: |
September 15 and February 1 |
Special Education Alumni Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Special Education major who has completed 42 credits with a 3.0 QPA |
| Amount: |
up to $100-$300. |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, Dinger Special Education Building 724-738-2085. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Donald T. Stauffer Award
| Criteria: |
Student who is beginning CPAD internship
Must have overall 2.30 QPA, and had success in CPAD Practicum. |
| Amount: |
up to $150/ per semester |
| Contact: |
Special Education Department, 724-738-2085. |
| Deadline: |
February 1
May 1 |
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