Anna Elizabeth Butler Memorial Scholarship
At a Glance
- Deadline: December 1
- Audience: Undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in special education
- Financial Aid Type: Scholarship
- Semesters: Spring
- Contact: Melissa Montalvo
Eligibility
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support for an undergraduate student(s) in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education . First preference shall be given to junior and senior special education majors with financial need, as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Additional preference will be given to those who plan to pursue an advanced degree(s) beyond their bachelor’s degree. Recipients will be selected by a committee appointed by the dean of the Mary Frances Early College of Education.
How to Apply
This scholarship is awarded during spring semester each year and may be applied to the student’s account for spring semester or for the immediately following summer or fall semester.
Applicants will be asked to submit a two-page personal statement addressing their qualifications for the award with respect to the specified eligibility criteria, their future goals in special education, unofficial transcripts highlighting their GPA, evidence of current enrollment in a specific program at UGA, evidence of financial need, and current resume by December 1 or the first business day thereafter.
This statement should be directed to:
Awards and Scholarships Committee
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
570 Aderhold Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
