Thursday, November 10, 2011

THE BERNICE SAMALONIS SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD


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