A. College and Departmental Scholarships

1. Download and complete the scholarship application form  NOTE: A single application will place the applicant in consideration for all awards made by the respective programs in the Curriculum and Instruction Department, with the exception of the special education scholarships named in section B. of this page.

2. Download three copies of the recommendation form. Submit three confidential references using the official reference form. References may be submitted with the application if they are in a sealed envelope with the signature of the reference provider across the flap. If you choose to submit the recommendation forms separate from your scholarship application, they may be sent in sealed envelopes directly to

3. Include a copy of your ECU grades (accessed through Banner)

4. Download and answer the supplemental questions appropriate to your program area. Remember that all documents submitted should reflect professional writing skills.

Supplemental Questions for SPED
Supplemental Questions for ELEM/MIDG

5. Turn in your completed scholarship application packet (Applicant Data Form, references, OneStop course record, and supplemental questions) to

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6.  Application deadline is January 30, 2009.

B. Specific Special Education Scholarships - requiring service obligations

1.  Download the scholarship application. Choose from:

ECU Pathways - Tuition awarded to undergraduates in upper division pursuing a bachelors degree in special education adapted curriculum, and to alternative licensure students pursuing special education adapted curriculum ititial or add-on licensure, and to students pursuing a master's degree in special education, low-incidence disabilities. Upon completion, scholars fulfill a service obligation whereby they work with children with documented disabilities for two years for every academic year tuition support is received.

ECU Highly Qualified SPED  -  Awarded to undergraduates pursuing special education general curriculum initial license, and to alternative licensure students pursuing special education general curriculum initial or add-on licensure.  In addition to special education coursework, scholars will pursue licensure in reading (K-12) and elementary or a secondary content area (e.g. English, Math or Science). This scholarship pays tuition at the in-state rate. Scholars fulfill a service obligation, teaching students with disabilities for two years for every full year support is received.

Transition to Teaching  -  The ECU Special Education Transition to Teaching (ECU SPED T2T) scholarship focuses on preparing highly qualified K-12 special educators who will also be licensed in elementary and reading. Students supported through ECU SPED may receive up to a $5,000 tuition stipend, a personal laptop and webcam for use throughout their program, and access to a textbook lending library.

2.  Attach required documents and mail to