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NJCEC's Scholarship Program 

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The New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children will award several scholarships annually, ranging from $250.00 to $1,000.00 to high school seniors who are disabled and who will be pursuing some form of post-secondary education or training. 

 To be eligible, an individual must send 5 completed packets to: 

Mr. Barry Schwartz, Awards Chair NJCEC
17 Rossmore Terrace
Livingston, NJ 07039

All nominations MUST be post marked by February 17, 2012

Incomplete applications and/or less than 5 completed nomination packets or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

 Each of the 5 packets must include the following items:

  • Completed scholarship application.

  • A statement from the child study team indicating a recognized disability.  DO NOT SEND I.E.P.’s or confidential study team records/files.

  • Complete an approved secondary education program and provide a transcript of that program.  District grading policies should be included.

  • Two letters of recommendation.

  • Submit evidence of acceptance to a post-secondary education or training program.  (This may be sent after the scholarship is accepted)

These may include  2 or 4 year colleges, technical schools, business schools, fine arts institutes, or other recognized programs. 

Only scholarship winners will be notified by mail.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Mr. Barry Schwartz
Phone: (973)-533-0420 (Evenings)
E-mail: bms17@mindspring.com