ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION & REHABILITATION 
OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
~ ARIZONA CHAPTER ~

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Personal Information
Name: 
Mailing Address:
Phone:
AZ AER Sponsor:
Planned Course of Study:
University or Vocational Program:
Current Educational Status:

Please enclose the following items:
     Two letters of recommendation
     Personal Essay on your future career or educational goals
     Educational transcript
     Vitae or Résumé

All completed applications must be submitted and postmarked by the deadline of June 1, 2008, to:
AZ AER Scholarship Project c/o:
Mark Brady
6639 E. Broadway Blvd. #207
Tucson, AZ 85710-3524


Professional Scholarship APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Arizona AER Scholarship Project offers a $500 Merit Award recognizing an outstanding professional or future profession in the field of visual impairment. Applicants must be currently attending a post-secondary educational program in the field of education and rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired.

In addition to the Application Information Sheet, applicants must submit the following items:

1. Two letters of recommendation

2. A typewritten essay of no more than two pages describing the applicant’s educational, professional and personal goals and how this award will help achieve these goals

3. A certified copy of the applicant’s student transcripts from the school or institution in which the student is currently enrolled.

4. A vitae or résumé of the applicant’s work experience, extra-curricular activities and honors.

All completed applications must be submitted and postmarked by either the deadline date of June 1, 2008 or November 1, 2008 to:

AZ AER Scholarship Project
Mark Brady, AZ-AER Secretary
951 W. Orange Grove Road #66204
Tucson AZ 85704-4017
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selection will be based upon evaluation of submitted materials reviewed by a committee appointed by the Executive Board of Directors of AZ AER. Notification will be made to all applicants by July 1, 2008 and the scholarship awarded by November 1, 2008. Recipients will be recognized and honored at the Fall AZ-AER Annual Conference. If you require further information, please contact Mark Brady, AZ-AER Secretary, via email at Mark.Brady@tusd1.org.