THE BERNICE SAMALONIS SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD
Sponsored by
The Middle States Council for the Social Studies
Rebecca L. Herndon, President
Applications invited from:
Matriculated students pursuing certification in Secondary Social Studies, Citizenship, Social Science Education or in Elementary Education with a minor/concentration in a Social Science content area at a recognized Institution of Higher Education in the Middle Atlantic States area
Scholarship: $500
Requirements:
· A demonstrated intent to teach Social Studies in elementary, middle or high school
· A full-time student about to enter the junior or senior year of an undergraduate certification program or the first year of graduate certification program
· A 3.0 or above GPA
· It is expected that the scholarship winner will be present at the MSCSS conference in Baltimore (March 8-10, 2012) and receive his/her award.
Submit the following items:
· 1) Resume 500 word statement of your career goals
· 2) Recommendations from two (2) current professors
3) Official academic transcript To:
Dr. David A. Pierfy
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2011 * DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2011