by Terry Pacheco
Are you working full-time? Do you want to take a course or two? Are you having trouble finding the extra money to pay for those evening classes? Why don't you apply for the John Hebner Memorial Scholarship? It is a $500 award specifically intended for people like you.
We at ACB are also privileged to administer dozens of other scholarships, many in memory of longtime ACB members and friends. The Dr. S. Bradley Burson Memorial Scholarship, for example, is available to a student in the pure science fields. Eunice Fiorito's family has established a scholarship in her memory for students who want to continue working in her cherished field of advocacy for people with disabilities. The Duane Buckley Memorial seeks to assist a student who has overcome extraordinary circumstances. If you live in Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Pennsylvania, or South Dakota, there are special awards just for you. Freedom Scientific Corporation has enhanced our scholarship efforts this year with $20,000 in merchandise awards. We will be presenting these coveted awards to a number of people who win ACB scholarships, during our national convention in Houston, TX on July 2.
So whether you are in school preparing for your career or looking to improve your skills for that big promotion, ACB is ready to help. Applications are available from the ACB national office or can be submitted on our web site, www.acb.org. They must be submitted by March 1, 2002, and all supporting documentation must also be received by that date.
Are you interested in competing for several of our scholarships? Don't worry, you need to complete only one application. We will do the rest of the work to determine which scholarships best fit your circumstances. For any additional information, contact Terry Pacheco by phone at the national office, (202) 467-5081, or toll-free at 1-800-424-8666; or by e- mail at Send E-mail.
The scholarship committee, chaired by Patty Slaby of Wisconsin, will be considering applications and interviewing finalists in April and May. All winners will be guests of ACB and presented their scholarships at the national convention in July.