ANNOUNCING THE

AAIE ERNEST MANNINO SCHOLARSHIP

The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) is pleased to announce the availability of a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded by AAIE in honor of Dr. Ernest Mannino, the retired Director of the Office of Overseas Schools of the U.S. Department of State and one of the founding fathers of AAIE.

It is planned that the AAIE – Ernest Mannino Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate student doing research that has implications for American schools overseas.

Interested parties should either contact the AAIE office or continue to fill in the application below.

Elsa Lamb, Executive Director

The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)

Address: AAIE

Nova Southeastern University

11501 N. Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Telephone: (561) 805-2191/3; Fax:(561) 805-2187; E-Mail:

ERNEST MANNINO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This scholarship was created to provide incentive, honor, and financial assistance to an outstanding graduate student whose research has implications for American/international schools overseas.

Please submit one (1) original and three (3) photocopies of this application and the requested documents under Sections 1 and 3 to:

Elsa Lamb, Executive Director

The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)

11501 N. Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Please include one (1) black and white photograph suitable for publicity purposes.

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 15.

Name ______

Last First Middle

Current position ______

Permanent address______

______

______

Telephone Fax

E-Mail Social Security Number

A. DECLARATION OF MISSION

Submit two (2) statements, together totaling not more than two (2) single spaced, typewritten pages, as follows, providing one (1) original and three (3) photocopies:

1. a statement of how you became interested in American/international schools overseas and what you consider to be unique about such schools; and

2. a statement describing your research, including the area to be researched and how it has implications for American/international schools overseas. Include a timeline for completion of the research.

B. SIGNATURE

It is my understanding that this scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student who is conducting research with implications for American/international schools oversees. If my application is accepted, I agree to submit a summary of my research for publication and distribution by AAIE.

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Signature Date


C. LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT

Submit a letter of endorsement, providing one (1) original and three (3) photocopies, from a representative of each of the following categories (a total of three (3) letters):

1. an officer of an overseas school, U.S. school system, or college department in which you have most recently served;

2. the dean of the school of education, the head of the department of education, or your academic advisor in the college or university in which you intend to carry out your research (if this person has been included under item 1 above, secure a letter from a second college officer); and

3. a leading citizen, not related to you by blood or marriage, of the community in which you have spent the major part of your professional career.

D. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Name of Institution / Address / Dates Attended / Diploma or Degree
(received or expected)
High School
College or University
Summer Sessions and Extensions

E. EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (in chronological order)

Inclusive Dates / Name of School / Address / Subjects or Assignments


College major Semester hours Average rating in college

Field of graduate work

College activities and honors

Scholarships awarded

Books and/or articles published (include dates)

Special projects in education completed, in progress, or under contemplation

F. OTHER PAID EXPERIENCE (in chronological order and including military, trade, business, social work, summer camp, and youth activities)

Inclusive Dates / Type of Work

G. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS (including sports, hobbies, clubs, professional, civic, and fraternal associations, and church and community service)

Inclusive Dates / Extent of Participation


TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE:

Did you sign page 1?

Did you include a mission statement totaling no more than two (2) pages?

Did you include three (3) one (1) page letters of endorsement, one from each of the categories listed below?

(1) an officer of an overseas school, U.S. school system, or college department in which you have most recently served;

(2) the dean of the school of education, the head of the department of education, or your academic advisor in the college or university in which you intend to carry out your research (if this person has been included under item 1 above, secure a letter from a second college officer); and

(3) a leading citizen, not related to you by blood or marriage, of the community in which you have spent the major part of your professional career.

Have all three (3) pages of the application been completed?

Did you include a black and white photograph?

Did you include three (3) photocopies of the entire application?

(1) pages 1-3 of the application form;

(2) your declaration of mission; and

(3) three (3) letters of endorsement.

Is your application postmarked on or before November 15?

PLEASE SUBMIT TO:

Elsa Lamb, Executive Director

The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)

11501 N. Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 15.

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If you need assistance, please call the AAIE office at (561) 805-2191 or (516) 805-2193

Fax: (561) 805-2187

Email: