General Information - Eligibility Requirements
The Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children will be accepting applications, beginning August 30th for the next fall semester, for the Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship Awards (Awards 1 through 4, below) and the Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship Award (Award 5, below). These scholarships are to be applied toward full-time, post-secondary education or training. Post-secondary education or training includes two and four year undergraduate college programs or vocational, technical or fine arts training programs.
The Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship Awards honor Stanley E. Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a pioneer and leader in the special education community. He was a former Executive Director for the Council for Exceptional Children and started the Foundation Scholarship Awards nearly 15 years ago. The applicant must be entering college or vocational school for the very first time.
Applicants must be anticipate enrollment for the FIRST TIME in full-time, post-secondary education or training and provide evidence of financial need for SEJ. Different recipients will be selected for each award category. No person will receive more than one award, and past recipients are ineligible for current or future awards. You may only apply for ONE award.
The Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship Award honors Sara “Sally” Conlon, a devoted education professional and dedicated friend. Sara's last professional position was with the Council for Exceptional Children where she served as the representative for the student CEC Chapters. In light of her contributions, her friends, family and co-workers have established a fund to support a student who will major in the field of special education. Please note: You do not need to be entering college or vocational school for the first time to be eligible for this specific award.
Award amount is $500.00.
The following criteria must be met for each award:
- Award #1: Applicant must have a disability.
- Award #2: Applicant must have a disability and also be a member of an ethnic minority group, such as African-American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian.
- Award #3: Applicant must have a disability and also demonstrate gifted and/or talented abilities in any one or more of the following categories: general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, leadership,
visual or performing arts. (Application must include statement from gifted/talented service provider).
- Award #4: Same as Award #3 and applicant must also be a member of an ethnic minority group, such as African-American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian. (Application must include statement from gifted/talented service provider).
- Award #5: Applicant must have a disability and be committed to pursuing major in Education.
*documentation is required*
