HISTORY:

The Carol Jacobson Remembrance Fund was established by Dr. Michael Jacobson, former faculty member and chairperson in the Department of Elementary Education and Reading at WIU, in memory of his wife Carol. Carol Jacobson was a dedicated member of the staff in the College of Education and Human Services Advising Center.

CRITERIA:

• Should hold junior status (or will gain junior status in the fall of the semester when the scholarship monies are awarded).
• Special education as the major field.
• GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• Commitment to the field of special education as evidenced by professional activity. 

TERMS: Award amount varies based on annual interest earned on endowment.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Office of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.

INQUIRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Scholarship Committee
Office of Teacher Education
Horrabin Hall 40
Western Illinois University
1 University Drive
Macomb, IL 61455
309 298-2117

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: March 15

RENEWABLE? No

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