Awards

Commitment to Equity Stipend

Application Deadline: November 1

Purpose: To provide one - time stipend assistance to students who is enrolled in an initial certification/licensure program. The award is intended for an individual who identifies as a person of color enrolled in an initial certification/licensure program (master’s or undergraduate) with a demonstrated interest in the field of behavior disorders or a closely related field. 

Stipend Amount: $1,000

Recognition: Recipients will be recognized and stipends disbursed at the MSLBD Symposium conference at the end of February in Kansas City, MO. A complimentary conference registration is provided with each award. MSLBD will provide a stipend toward travel and lodging expenses of up to $1,000. 

Criteria: 

1. Applicants must have been accepted in a teacher preparation program that leads to initial special education certification/licensure. 
2. Must be a full-time student as determined by the applicant's college or university.
3. Provide a copy of a current curriculum vita or resume.
4. Provide a current transcript showing coursework in progress & anticipated graduation date. 
5. A brief statement (1-2 pages) of how their personal identity impacts their professional goals related to teaching students with behavior disorders or a closely related field. 
6. Provide two (2) letters of recommendation (one from a current professor).