Scholarships and Grants
Hazel Bothwell Memorial Scholarships (links to below)
Hazel Bothwell Memorial Grants (links to below)
Jacki Marcus Memorial Scholarships (links to below)
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Hazel Bothwell Memorial Scholarships and Grants
The Hazel Bothwell Memorial Fund was established by the Illinois Teachers of Hard of Hearing/Deaf Individuals in memory of Hazel Bothwell. A persistent and strong supporter of the education of those with hearing loss in Illinois, Hazel Bothwell inspired countless parents, teachers, and legislators toward positive action to strengthen all phases of educational services to young people. It is the endeavor of the ITHI Board to carry forward the spirit of Hazel Bothwell by awarding scholarships and grants to certified teachers or professionals serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals, as well as to students in teacher training programs pursuing a degree in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing sequence. Grants may be used for purposes of formal or informal research as well as classroom/school activities.
Program Goals: To advance the expertise of trained teachers of children who are deaf of hard of hearing; to improve the quality and availability of services to children with hearing loss; to support improved services from infancy through secondary levels; and to encourage research with specific application to the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Hazel Bothwell Scholarship: Awards vary from $150-$300
The applicant must:
- Be a current member of ITHI
- Be a certified teacher of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, a teacher actively engaged in an approved program leading to such certification; or a student in a teacher training program pursuing a degree in special education in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing sequence
- Clearly demonstrate an above average interest in the education, community or service to individuals with hearing loss
- 2012 Hazel Bothwell Scholarship.pdf
Hazel Bothwell Grants: (To be used for purposes of formal or informal research as well as classroom/school activities) Awards up to $500
The applicant must:
- Be a current member of ITHI
- Actively support the deaf and hard of hearing population in Illinois
- Clearly demonstrate an above average interest in the education, community or service to individuals with hearing loss
- Award recipients must submit a project summary to ithi Directions and/or submit presentation proposal to the next conference planning committee
- 2012 Hazel Bothwell Grant.pdf
Questions regarding Hazel Bothwell awards should be addressed to Ann Schmitt at
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Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 31st, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Send a copy of this application form and detailed proposal to:
Ann Schmitt, ITHI Past President
2897 Carriage Lane
Springfield, Il 62707
Jacki Marcus Memorial Scholarships, formerly ITHI Student Scholarships
In 1992, the ITHI Executive Board established a student scholarship fund to recognize deaf and hard of hearing high school seniors who wish to continue their education in a college, pre-college, or vocational program. In 2009, the scholarship was renamed in memory of Jacki Marcus, who served deaf and hard of hearing students in Illinois in many capacities throughout her career, and was a long-standing board member of ITHI. Jacki was instrumental in the development and continuation of this scholarship, and her legacy of advocating and supporting deaf and hard of hearing students in Illinois will continue. The scholarships are based on the motivation and future plans of the students. These monetary awards may be used for tuition, room and board, or classroom materials. The donations and memorials received determine the quantity and size of scholarships awarded.
Jacki Marcus Scholarship 2012.pdf
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 31st, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Send a copy of this application form to:
Krista Ohms
Central Elementary School
23723 Getson Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
