2012 Student Leadership Award

The MiAEYC Student Leadership Scholarship award is given to one student each year that, through academic record and professional involvement, indicates strong leadership skills in the field of early childhood education or child development. This scholarship provides academic and professional opportunities for an undergraduate student who is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in either child development or elementary education with the early childhood endorsement. The purpose of providing the scholarship is to develop a base for future leadership, both in the profession and in the organization.

The award:

• A scholarship of $1,000

• A 1-year membership in MiAEYC

• A complimentary MiAEYC conference registration and one night lodging the year of the award.

• An opportunity to work with leaders in the fields of early childhood education and child development, i.e., attending Governing Board meetings, mentoring, participating in local or state events.
  

The Application:

1. Applicant must complete all parts of the application.
2. An application is available online at www.MiAEYC.org or by calling the Michigan AEYC office.

Requirements:

1. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 60 semester credit hours by the start of the next school year.
2. Applicant must have attained a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
3. Applicant must be attending or registered to attend a four-year college or university in the State of Michigan that is regionally accredited, or be enrolled in a teacher education program that is approved by the State of Michigan.
4. Applicant must be a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree major or minor in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field, e.g. Early Childhood Special Education, Family Studies.

Enclosures:

1. A copy of a current college transcript(s). Does not have to be an official transcript.
2. A reference letter from someone other than a relative or friend who can speak to the applicant’s motivation, drive and leadership. Applicant should get permission for a follow-up call by the Scholarship Committee.
3. A reference letter from a current or former professor from an early childhood or child development class. Applicant should get permission for a follow-up call by the Scholarship Committee.

Important dates:

1. This application and all enclosures must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. January 23, 2012.
2. Applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee's decision by March 6, 2012.