Mental Retardation Career Awareness Award for Lutheran High School Students

Mental Retardation Career Awareness Award for Lutheran High School Students
Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.
National Christian Resource Center, 700 Hoffman Dr.
Watertown, WI 53094-6294  USA
Phone: 920-261-3050
Fax: 920-261-8441

Website/Home Page: http://www.bethesdainfo.org
Number of awards: 10
Amount of award(s): $250
Minimum GPA required is: 3.0
Maximum age to apply: 0

Applications accepted from current:

High School Juniors

High School Seniors

Intended to be used during this year of study:

College Juniors

College Seniors

This scholarship is based on/considers:

Academic Achievement

Essay

Community Service

Recommendations and/or References

Only for members of this church/people of this faith:

Lutheran

Only for students studying this major/area of study:

Medical Doctor, Medicine

Nursing

Special Education

Mental Health

Additional Information:

Application has two parts. First part is: Perform 25 hours of community service to the mentally retarded OR write a (up to 500 word) essay on "What It Means to Have Mental Retardation." Part Two is: Interview two mental retardation professionals and submit a summary of the interview, OR read two non-fiction books on mental retardation and submit a book report.

References from a pastor or school principle also required. Please write or call for information.