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The Linda J. Marchetti Scholarship
Presented by the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress |
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The Linda J. Marchetti Scholarship is awarded to a person with Down syndrome who may not otherwise have the financial means to further his or her education.
This scholarship provides $1,000 for post-secondary studies.
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The Bobby Fund Scholarship
Presented by the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress |
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The Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress offers educational scholarships to students with Down syndrome who are pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. The Board of Directors of CDSC has allocated $2,000 annually for this scholarship. The entire amount can go to one individual or, if several worthy candidates are identified, it can be split amongst such individuals. In order to apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- They must be a Connecticut resident, but they can be attending a school outside of Connecticut.
- The school must be an accredited academic institution.
- They can be either full or part-time students.
- They must be a member of CDSC.
- CDSC will require proof of enrollment at the school.
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Dr. Robert Greenstein Scholarship
Presented by the Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress |
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Also, CDSC will again this year award a scholarship of up to $2,000 to a student pursuing a postgraduate degree in a field that will benefit individuals with Down syndrome (e.g. special education, physical therapy or occupational therapy). The recipients of this award will be selected by a committee comprised of certain members of CDSC's Board of Directors as well as representatives from UCONN and Fairfield University.
- Candidates from Fairfield University Graduate Studies Program will be reviewed for scholarships awarded in 2003 and 2004. Candidates from University of Connecticut will be reviewed for scholarships awarded in 2005 and 2006.
- They can be either full or part-time students.
Applications for these scholarships should be sent to:
Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress Scholarship Committee
c/o Arc of Meriden/Wallngford
200 Research Parkway
Meriden, CT 06450
The application should include the scholarship name, the applicant's name, address and phone number, the name of the academic institution they are attending, a description of the program, a copy of the transcript or list of courses, the amount of scholarship they are requesting and a resume. Please include a cover letter indicating why the applicant should receive the award.
Scholarships will be presented at CDSC's Annual Convention in the Fall.
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