Are you a doctoral student with a research focus on early childhood special education? The applicant selected for this new AACTE Holmes Scholars initiative receives a $2,200 yearly stipend. monthly curated professional development opportunities and a network of diverse peers and leaders.
Apply through the regular Holmes Scholars process by submitting the following items to Holmes Program Coordinator Sharolyn.Pollard-Durodola by Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024:
- A 500-word essay demonstrating interest and commitment to (1) a future academic career in the field of education, (2) equity and diversity in education, and (3) a future academic career in the field of early childhood special education (Birth - age 8).
- Unofficial transcripts including GPA
- Current resume, detailing relevant work experience, honors/achievements, community and university involvement
- ONE recommendation letter from either the candidate’s UNLV advisor, departmental program coordinator, or a faculty member.
About Holmes Scholars:
The Holmes Scholars Program supports students who self-identify as racially and ethnically diverse and are pursuing graduate degrees in education. The program provides mentorship, scholarship, professional development, and networking opportunities for those interested in obtaining academic positions upon graduation. Learn more.
This Holmes Scholars opportunity is made possible by the University of Connecticut's Early Childhood Intervention Personnel Center for Equity (ECIPC-E). The center is dedicated to developing an equity framework to enhance early childhood intervention personnel preparation programs and aims to improve outcomes for all infants and young children with disabilities and to increase the diversity among early childhood intervention personnel and faculty.