This scholarship opportunity is open to all individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are interested in earning their initial teaching license in Special Education- Autism Spectrum Disorders. All admitted students will receive a full scholarship for tuition and will receive the support of a mentor from the Somali community throughout the two-year program. This program is specifically recruiting candidates in the Somali community, but all interested individuals, regardless, of race, are encouraged to apply. Graduates must commit to teaching for a minimum of three years in a diverse community setting upon completion of the program.
The program is no longer accepting applications. If you have any questions or would like to be notified when applications open again, please contact L. Lynn Stansberry Brushanan at (414) 759-8917 or llstansberry@stthomas.edu.
You can learn more about the program here: http://www.stthomas.edu/education/programs/autismspectrumdisorders/osepgrant/
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