Scholarships

2003-2004 Scholarship Annual Report

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

THE FISCHLER CUP ACADEMIC CHALLENGE (ONGOING )
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete online at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: Tuition for a 3-credit master's degree course or tuition for a full master's degree

Deadline: See website at http://www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships.

Requirements: Fourth and fifth grade students at participating schools can complete weekly web-based quizzes for the highest monthly score for their school. The school with the highest annual score will receive a full teacher scholarship for a master's degree to be used by one of the school's faculty.

FISCHLER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL COMMON KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE (OCTOBER)
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: Four - $125 awards (one each week in October)

Deadline: Ongoing at www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships.

Requirements: Any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate Fischler School of Education and Human Services student studying on an I-20 visa or enrolled in online or locations inside the United States . The participant demonstrating the greatest knowledge about the United States and American culture by answering a series of Internet-based quizzes will be awarded this scholarship.

THE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMON KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE (NOVEMBER)
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: Four - $250 awards (one each week in November)

Deadline: Ongoing at www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships.

Requirements: Any undergraduate or graduate student (including international students). The participant demonstrating the greatest knowledge of Homeland Security (from websites) by answering a series of Internet-based quizzes will be awarded this scholarship.

THE NSU COMMON KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: $250 up to $1,000

Deadline: See website at http://www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships.

Requirements: Currently enrolled NSU students test their knowledge about Nova Southeastern University . All questions come from the NSU Fact Book posted at www.nova.edu

THE FAMILY COMMON KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP (January)
Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: $150 up to $500

Deadline: See website at http://www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships.

Requirements: Anyone may register and participate in the Common Knowledge Scholarship. It takes an entire family to answer questions that range over six decades.

THE FBI COLLEGE COMMON KNOWLEDGE CHALLENGE (December)
Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: $250 up to $1,000

Deadline: See website at http://www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships.

Requirements: Students currently enrolled in any institution of higher education in the United States compete for scholarship money based on what they know about the Federal Bureau of Investigation. All questions come from the FBI website at www.fbi.gov

FISCHLER DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications: See Fischler Doctoral Fellowship

Award Amount: Stipend of $25,000 plus tuition, books, materials for same year

Deadline: September 1st

Requirements: Applicants for admission or currently enrolled students in one of the doctoral studies. Must be available for full-time employment at North Miami Beach campus for one calendar year. Complete the online application by September 1st for a start date in the following year.

HIGH SCHOOL INTERNET ACADEMIC SERIES (ONGOING)
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: Tuition for a 3-credit Master's degree course or tuition for a full Master's degree

Deadline: See website at http://www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships

Requirements: High school students at participating schools can complete weekly web-based quizzes for the highest monthly score for their school. The school with the highest annual score will receive a full teacher scholarship for a Master's degree.

JEWISH EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: Not Specified

Requirements: Current doctoral studies students working in the career field of Jewish Education.

JOSEPH GONZALEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications: www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: Not Specified

Requirements: Speech-Language and Communication Disorder students enrolled for online study.

KAPPA DELTA PI-INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications and University Chapter information: Office of Undergraduate Education at 954-262-7900. For more scholarship information contact: http://www.kdp.org/ or phone 800-284-3167.

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: May 1

Requirements: Applications are available in October. Available for undergraduate and graduate students who are members in good standing with Kappa Delta Pi. Students must meet all University chapter requirements and must participate in numerous chapter and community-related events.

NAESP FELLOW SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDL AND DOL
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: See NAESP website http://www.naesp.org

Award Amount: Tuition, fees, and books for one year, renewable

Deadline: Not specified

Requirements: Candidate is selected from among the previous year's recipients of the National Distinguished Principals (NDP). NDP's will receive applications from NSU. Candidates must have been active principals for at least five years, and will continue as principals through the award year.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF BLACK EDUCATORS (NABSE) SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications: Contact Ms. Wendy Meyers

Award Amount: Tuition in the second academic year of study, nonrenewable

Deadline: September 15

Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in any of the Fischler School doctoral programs for at least one year and hold membership in NABSE. Students must be in good financial and academic standing at NSU. Submit application, essay, letter of recommendation, resume, and proof of current NABSE membership by September 15 during the first year in doctoral studies. For more information go to www.nabse.org

NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications: Contact Wendy Meyers

Award Amount: $2500 for Master's or Educational Specialist studies; $5000 for Doctoral studies

Deadline: Not specified

Requirements: National Board Certified Teachers studying at Master's and Doctoral levels. Students will need to submit a copy of their NBCT letter and two letters of recommendation.

NICOLE WEISER SCHOLARSHIPS
NSU Institutional Scholarship; Contact Office of Academic Support in FSEHS, Contact Dr. Shelley Victor at victors@nsu.nova.edu for a more detailed description.
For applications: Go to www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp

Award Amount: $2000-2 Awards and $1500-one award

Deadline: February 17

Requirements: For Speech-Language and Communication Disorder Programs. For master's students who work as a school-based clinician with one year of working experience. Also for new students or second year master students who demonstrate academic excellence, motivation, leadership and personal achievement. Students are required to also submit letters of recommendation and an essay. The awards go to the students that best exemplify the highest standard of academic excellence, clinical skill development, and service to our program.

NSU/FSEHS HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARD
NSU Institutional Scholarship; Contact Mrs. Gloria Bamaseda-White at balmased@nsu.nova.edu for more informtion.

Award Amount: $5000

Deadline: Contact Mrs. Gloria Bamaseda-White for information.

Requirements: Worthy undergraduate students majoring in education and promoting the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. The award will support education courses only and will be presented to three selected recipients at the Annual Cervantes Award Celebration.

PEP-C GRANT
(Post-secondary Educational Planning Commission of the State of Florida )
NSU Institutional Scholarship; Contact Dr. Shelley Victor at victors@nsu.nova.edu for a more detailed description.
For applications: go to www.schoolofed.nova.edu/slp

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: July

Requirements: The grants are for master's students enrolled in the speech-language pathology program. Applications for these grants are available at the time of registration.

PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications: Contact Wendy Meyers

Award Amount: $1500 for Masters or Ed Specialist studies; and $3,000 for doctoral studies, non-renewable

Deadline: Not Specified

Requirements: Students must be school district winners of Principal of the Year awards are eligible. Students must submit copies of their district's notification letter and/or certificate.

SCHOLASTIC 2004 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL AWARD
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Access application and more complete details online at http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/ect/ecpa_application.pdf

Award amount: $1,500 toward tuition for A . A . , B . S . , M . S . , or Ed . S . Degree courses; $3,000 toward doctoral studies.

Deadline: July 12, 2004 for 2004 awards. For 2005 awards, application will be available in April 2005.

Requirements: Nominations of early childhood professionals are accepted from parents , colleagues and supervisors. Nominees must be professionals who are currently working with children from birth to age 6 and who have at least three years of experience in the field. Candidates must also complete the JOBehaviors online assessment.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEXT BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For Applications: Compete on line at http://www.cksf.org

Award amount: Four - $125 awards (term)

Deadline: Ongoing at www.cksf.org
A single registration includes all applicable CKSF scholarships

Requirements: Any currently enrolled graduate Fischler School of Education and Human Services student who shows the greatest knowledge of the text book used for the Special Education Survey Course at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (Master's or Educational Specialist)
NSU Institutional Scholarship: Contact Mrs. Marcia Diggins at 800-986-3223, ext. 8737 or 954-262- 8737
For applications: Contact Wendy Meyers

Award Amount: District winner $1,000 (may vary by school district); state winner $4,000, non-renewable

Deadline: Not Specified

Requirements: Students who are current school district winners of Teacher of the Year awards are eligible. Students must submit copies of their district's notification letter and/or certificate.

NONINSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

THE FLORIDA FUND FOR MINORITY TEACHERS
NSU Noninstitutional Scholarship: Contact Maxine Mason at smallm@nsu.nova.edu or phone 800-438-2743 Ext. 7920 or 954-262-7920
For Applications: See complete details and the application form at http://www.ffmt.org

Award amount: $4,000 per year for two years

Deadline: July 1 st for Fall Scholarship start dates; November 15 th for Winter Scholarship start dates

Requirements: Applicants must be admitted to the NSU teacher education program, be a junior, have earned 60 credit hours or an AA degree, and have not exceeded 18 hours of upper division education courses at the time of application. Minority categories include African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. Preference is given to recent community college graduates.