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WORDS+/ISAAC 2002 Consumer/User
Scholarship Award
The WORDS+/ISAAC 2002 Consumer/User Scholarship Award is available
to consumers/users of all Augmentative/Alternative Communication
(AAC) technology.
Purpose:
To provide financial assistance to an AAC consumer/user to obtain
education/training at the post-secondary level
Award:
US $2,000 per year for two years (total of US $4,000)
Candidate Requirements:
- International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(ISAAC) member (or applying for membership)
- AAC consumer/user
- Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a program for
post-secondary education
Application Process:
The applicant must submit the following to apply for the scholarship:
1. A 300 - 500 word essay that includes the following information:
- Educational objectives and concrete plan for enrollment in
post-secondary education together with a specified time schedule
for a two-year education curriculum
- Name of institution of higher education recipient plans to
attend
- How scholarship funds will be used
2. Two letters of recommendation highlighting why the candidate
should receive the scholarship, and supporting the candidate's
potential to achieve the goals formulated in the essay.
3. Pertinent personal background information (short curriculum
vitae)
Post-Selection Requirement:
The recipient will be required to provide a brief, written report
of activity at the conclusion of each of the two sponsored academic
years. Contact Words+ for more specific information.
Application Deadline:
April 01, 2002
Submit Applications To:
Words+/ISAAC 2002 Consumer/User Scholarship
ISAAC Secretariat
49 The Donway West, Suite 308
Toronto, ON M3C 3M9 Canada
Phone: 416-385-0351
Fax: 416-385-0352
e-mail: secretariat@isaac-online.org
Web site: www.isaac-online.org
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