World Aerospace Education Organization (WAEO) Scholarship

  Nomination Information

A  scholarship of $1,000.00, sponsored by WAEO, will be awarded to a teacher who wishes to continue formal education in the field of Aerospace Education.  This scholarship can be used to fund graduate study or research and development projects in the field.  It is available for summer sessions as well as seminars and training sessions to improve the teaching process in the classroom.  The funds could be used to attend aerospace education workshops including WAEO activities.

BACKGROUND

As an action of the WAEO Board of Directors in San Diego, California, March 16, 2000,  a committee, headed by Betty Ann Mosen,  was directed to establish the criteria for the awarding of a scholarship to promote the continued improvement of technology infusion into the educational process. 

This award is a one-time award and may not be given to any individual a second time.  A statement or receipt must be supplied to the WAEO Scholarship committee to account for the spending of the funds in the manner as described.

Any individual, institution, company, or organization may contribute to the Scholarship Fund in memory or honor of a leader in the field in an amount not to exceed $500.  These donations will be acknowledged and the contributor's name will appear in the program at the next conference, should they so desire. A written request must be provided to keep your name out of the program.

Selection Criteria:

Selections will be based on the following:

• Interest and experience related to the field of aerospace education
• Attendance history at aerospace workshops or presentations including WAEO activities
• Any related professional organizations in area of aerospace education
• Two letters of recommendation related to the candidate’s professional qualifications and leadership potential especially related to aerospace education.  (Please note that these letters must be mailed directly to the Scholarship Committee and NOT included with the application.)  Please provide these people with a stamped, addressed envelope and note of deadline in order to facilitate the receipt in a timely manner.

Submission:  Submit the completed application materials and letters of recommendation to:

Scholarship Committee

Dr. Dutchie Riggsby

College of Education

Columbus State University

4225 University Avenue

Columbus , GA 31907-5645

Or

FAX: (706) 569-3134

 

Deadline:  All applications must be postmarked by January 1 of even numbered years.  Applicants wishing to receive results of the scholarship award must enclose one stamped self-addressed envelope.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application for 2004 WAEO Scholarship

  Try to fit all information in the space provided.  If necessary, attach extra sheets.  Do NOT send resumes or transcripts.

Please print or type:

NAME: 

 

Mailing Address:

 

Home Telephone:

 

FAX:

 

E-mail:

 

Have you attended WAEO?   Yes ____    No _____

(If yes, when?)

 

EDUCATION

Part 1:  On a separate sheet of paper, describe your educational training. Please include classes or experiences that demonstrate your abilities in scholarship and service.

 

Part 2:  List the educational institutions where you received your academic or professional training.

 

Part 3:  Outline briefly how you intend to spend this scholarship money to enhance your ability to include aerospace education in your position.

 

CANDIDATE STATEMENT

Prepare a statement describing:

• What you see as the key issues and opportunities facing teachers today as they strive to infuse aerospace education into the curriculum.
• Your intended role and activities related to the above.

Care should be taken to see that this statement clearly expresses your concerns and potential contributions.  Please limit your response to one page.

 

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please have two individuals submit a letter of recommendation concerning your professional qualifications. Letters are to be mailed directly to the scholarship committee and not sent by the candidate.  Candidates will not be considered for this scholarship award if two letters are not received.  When applicable, remarks should include:

• Length of association and in what capacity
• Academic and professional experience
• Leadership potential in the field of aerospace education
• Special strengths or weaknesses

 

Letters Requested From:

1.

 

2.

 

Letters MUST be mailed to:

                                                Dr. Dutchie Riggsby

                                                College of Education

                                                Columbus State University

                                                4225 University Avenue

                                                Columbus , GA   31907-5645

 

All letters of recommendation must be postmarked before January 1 of the year of the award.

 

The applicant agrees that recommendations made by the WAEO Scholarship Award Committee will be final.  Persons who receive the award will be notified in advance so they may arrange to receive their award in person at the next conference.  The award recipient understands that travel and all related costs will be at his/her own expense.

 

WAEO Board members and Scholarship Committee members are not eligible for consideration of this award.

 

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Applicant’s signature                                                                             Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RUBRIC FOR JUDGING – WAEO SCHOLARSHIP

 

Candidate’s Statement ………………………………………………….. 50 points

 

How candidate plans to spend scholarship money ………………….. 20 points

 

Educational training ………………………………………………………10 points

 

Letters of recommendation ………………………………………………10 points

 

Attendance at aerospace functions …………………………………….. 5 points

 

 

There should be five judges.  Each judge would receive a copy of all applications to read, score, and rank each paper (in case of tie points).  Scores would be returned to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee.  The paper with the highest score would win the scholarship.  The make up of the committee should represent different areas of the country.  In case of a tie, blind copies of these submissions will be sent to two additional readers for tie breaker decision to determine the winner.

Submission: Submit the completed application materials and letters of recommendation to:

   

Dr. Dutchie Riggsby

College of Education

Columbus State University

4225 University Avenue

Columbus, GA 31907-5645

 

OR

FAX: (706) 569-3134

 

DEADLINE: All applications must be postmarked by January 1 of the year of application.   NOTE:  Applicants wishing to receive the results of the scholarship award must enclose a stamped self- addressed envelopes.