{"id":9246,"date":"2010-02-09T01:05:06","date_gmt":"2010-02-09T06:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=9246"},"modified":"2010-02-09T05:47:30","modified_gmt":"2010-02-09T10:47:30","slug":"millie-brother-scholarship-for-hearing-children-of-deaf-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2010\/02\/09\/millie-brother-scholarship-for-hearing-children-of-deaf-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Millie Brother Scholarship for Hearing Children of Deaf Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

Millie Brother Scholarship for Hearing Children of Deaf Adults (CODA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Children of Deaf Adults organization would like to call your attention
\nto the Millie Brother Scholarship available to provide financial support for
\nhearing children of Deaf adults to attend college.<\/p>\n

Since 1990, we have awarded scholarships to 36 hearing children of deaf
\nadults. This year we are pleased to be able to award two $3,000
\nscholarships. These are one-time scholarships, but you may apply for as
\nmany years as the applicant is in school.<\/p>\n

Below is a copy of the scholarship announcement. Please share the
\nannouncement with your employees, students and alums and encourage any
\nhearing college-bound adolescent or adult with Deaf parents to apply for the
\nscholarship. More information about the scholarship can be found at:
\n http:\/\/coda-international.org\/blog\/scholarship\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We count on you to spread the word about our scholarship. If you have any
\nquestions, do not hesitate to contact me at coda.scholarship@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\nJennie E. Pyers, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

Millie Brother Scholarship for Hearing Children of Deaf Adults 2010-2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for your interest in this year\u2019s Millie Brother Scholarship for
\nhearing children with deaf parents. This year, two scholarships for $3000
\neach will be offered. We began accepting applications January 4, 2010.
\nApplicants must be the hearing son or daughter of deaf parents. Applicants
\nmay compete for both scholarships but a separate essay is required for each
\nsubmission.<\/p>\n

The scholarship application package is as follows:<\/p>\n

The application form (PDF available online:
\n http:\/\/coda-international.org\/blog\/scholarship\/<\/a>). The application is to
\nbe completed by the applicant.<\/p>\n

Essay: 2-page double-spaced<\/p>\n

* Describe how your experience with Deaf parents has shaped your life and
\ngoals.
\n* Include a description of your future career aspirations.
\n* Essays will be judged for organization, content, and creativity. We
\nencourage you to ask someone else to proofread your essay before you submit
\nit.
\nThe letter of agreement to publish your essay at the end of the application.
\nThe letter of agreement form must be faxed back to my office at:
\n781-283-3730.<\/p>\n

In addition to 1-3 above, each applicant must submit:<\/p>\n

* An official transcript from your high school and your college or
\nuniversity if you are currently enrolled. Unofficial transcripts will not
\nbe accepted. Transcripts can take several weeks to process, so we encourage
\nyou arrange your transcript requests well in advance of the April 2nd, 201
\ndeadline.
\n* Two sealed letters of recommendation (PDF available online) from teachers<\/p>\n

Scholarship winners will be announced at the annual conference for Children
\nof Deaf Adults (July 22-25, 2010). Winners will be notified by phone and by
\nemail. Scholarship winners\u2019 essays and photos will be published in the CODA
\nConnection, the organization\u2019s newsletter and on the CODA website.<\/p>\n

Deadline for submission: April 2, 2010. All application packages must be
\ncompleted and postmarked by April 2, 2010. The application package is not
\nconsidered submitted until you have received an email confirmation from our
\noffice.<\/p>\n

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
\nDr. Jennie E. Pyers
\nAssistant Professor of Psychology<\/p>\n

Wellesley College
\n106 Central St., SCI480
\nWellesley, MA 02842
\nATTN: Coda Scholarship Committee
\nemail: coda.scholarship@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Tel: 781-283-3736
\nFax: 781-283-3730<\/p>\n

Check off list: (included in the application form but reprinted here for
\nyour convenience) Be sure you have completed and submitted the following:
\n____ Completed application (PDF)
\n____ Two page double spaced essay
\n____ Signed letter of agreement faxed if you send it via email
\n____ Official High school\/college transcripts
\n____ 2 sealed letters of recommendation (PDF) from teachers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Millie Brother Scholarship for Hearing Children of Deaf Adults (CODA) The Children of Deaf Adults organization would like to call your attention to the Millie Brother Scholarship available to provide financial support for hearing children of Deaf adults to attend…<\/p>\n

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