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Scholarship Application

The deadline for 2017 CAPED Scholarship Application submissions is August 31, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST. There will be no deadline extensions, no exceptions.

2017 CAPED Scholarship Application

2017 CAPED Scholarship Application

Part 1: General Application

City
State/Province
Zip/Postal

Choose Scholarship(s)

Standard Essay Questions

Complete each question below by uploading an attachment of your typed responses. Save your attachments with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_attachment type. For example: Smith, John_Essay 1.
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Describe your progress towards meeting your educational and/or vocational goals. Limit your response to a maximum of 250 words. Indicate Essay 1, your name, and college/university on the top of your attachment.
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How do you manage your disability? Limit your response to a maximum of 500 words. Indicate Essay 2, your name, and college/university on the top of your attachment.

PART 2: SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS

SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTIONS Complete the supplemental essay question(s) required by the specific scholarship(s) for which you are applying. Please indicate your name, college/university, and the specific scholarship(s) for which you are applying at the top of each of your attachment(s). Save your attachment(s) with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_attachment type. For example: Smith, John_Supplemental Essay Susan Bunch Scholarship. Limit each response to a maximum of 750 words.
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Describe the assistive technology software/hardware you are using to access your course materials. Identify the software/hardware you are applying for and how you will implement it.
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Please describe how you are making a positive difference in the lives of students with mental health conditions.
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Describe how your campus and/or community involvement supports your academic achievement.
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How will the skills and tools you develop in college support your career goals?
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Describe the strategies you have used to overcome your math challenges. *The awardee’s response will be published and featured in the CAPED Communiqué.
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Describe how you have demonstrated leadership skills and dedication to the advancement of educational opportunities for students with disabilities in the postsecondary education setting.
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What knowledge would you impart to an incoming college student with a learning disability in an effort to enhance his/her/their success or college experience?

PART 3: VERIFICATION & RECOMMENDATION DOCUMENTS

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION One letter of recommendation from a college/university instructor/professor (not a disability specialist or counselor) is required. This letter must describe your academic achievements and your ability to meet scholastic responsibilities. Save your letter of recommendation with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_Letter of Recommendation. For example: Smith, John_Letter of Recommendation. DISABILITY OFFICE CERTIFICATION Download Disability Certification Form. Ask your college/university Disability Office to complete and sign form. Save your Disability Certification Form with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_Disability Certification. For example: Smith, John_Disability Certification.
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Current unofficial transcripts are required. Save your transcripts with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_Transcripts. For example: Smith, John_Transcripts.
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One letter of recommendation from a college/university instructor/professor (not a disability specialist or counselor) is required. This letter must describe your academic achievements and your ability to meet scholastic responsibilities. Save your letter of recommendation with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_Letter of Recommendation. For example: Smith, John_Letter of Recommendation.
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Download Disability Certification Form. Ask your college/university Disability Office to complete and sign form. Save your Disability Certification Form with the following naming format: Last Name, First Name_Disability Certification. For example: Smith, John_Disability Certification.
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