Lake Yale Leadership Training

March 28 – 31, 2011 Leesburg, Florida

2011 ESE Scholarship Application Form

The Scholarship:

  • The intention of this scholarship is to provide travel assistance for those ESE transportation professionals who would otherwise not be able to attend.
  • There will be ten (10) scholarships awarded.
  • Each scholarship will cover the training expenses for the winner to attend the 2011 Lake Yale Leadership Training. Covered expenses will include the winners’ registration, lodging and all meals (except Tuesday night) during training. Travel expenses to and from the training, and Tuesday’s dinner, will be the responsibility of the school district and/or winning recipient.

Requirements:

  • Must currently be in a position that involves the physical hands on training of ESE School Bus Operators and Attendants.
  • Must be a current employee of the Transportation Department.
  • Must be current for at least the past three (3) years in qualifying position.
  • Application must be verified and signed by the Transportation Director.
  • School Bus Operators, Attendants and Managers/Coordinators who are also involved in the hands-on training of ESE School Bus Operators and Attendants are eligible to apply for a scholarship.
  • Transportation Directors/Supervisors are ineligible to apply for scholarships.

Selection Process:

  • All complete and acceptable applications received by the due date will be considered for scholarships.
  • Selection of finalists will be determined by a review of all eligible applications by a committee of ESE professionals outside of DOE’s School Transportation Management office.

Details, Details, Details…:

  • All submitted applications, and the information contained in them, must be able to be verified.
  • All applications must be received by e-mail or fax no later than 3:00 PM (EST) on Friday, February 11, 2011.
  • All winners will be reimbursed covered expenses directly by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) within thirty (30) days of completion of the training. Typical reimbursement usually takes about two weeks. The required FAU paperwork for winners will be completed at Lake Yale to ensure prompt reimbursement of funds to the winner. Note: A valid Social Security Number for the winners will be required by FAU.
  • In the event that the winner is unable to attend at the time of the training, there can be no substitution, and the scholarship will be forfeited. There are no exceptions.
  • Lodging accommodations are based on double occupancy.
  • All applications must be complete and signed by the applicant and the applicant’s director.

2011 ESE Lake Yale Scholarship Application

DUE DATE: Friday, February 11, 2011 at 3:00 PM EST

Applicant Name: ______District: ______

Applicant Position: ______Years In Position: ______

Hire Date: ______Director: ______

Work Location: ______Contact Phone Number: ______

Please describe what duties your position requires (150 words max.):

Please describe why you should be selected to receive this scholarship (150 words max.):

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Please describe how you will use the information that you learn while attending the training (150 words max.):

I certify that the above information was written solely by me and that it is accurate and verifiable. I request consideration for the 2011 ESE Lake Yale Scholarship to attend the 2011 Lake Yale Leadership Training Training in Eustis, Florida from March 28 – 31, 2011.

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Applicant Signature Date

I certify that the above employee meets the required conditions to be considered for the 2011 ESE Lake Yale Scholarship. I also attest that if the above employee is awarded a scholarship, that the employee would be granted permission to attend the training, and understand that there will not be any substitutions should the award winner not be able to attend at the time of training. Additionally, I understand that the scholarship will be awarded by means of reimbursement issued by FAU shortly after the completion of the training, and that the winner would need to go through the normal registration and payment process to attend the training.

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Director’s Signature Date

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Date Received: ______Time Received: ______Method Received: E-Mail Fax

Application Completed: Yes No Application Verified: Yes No Application Approved: Yes No

Application Approved/Denied By: ______Date: ______Reason: ______

Reviewers Initials: ______Overall Ranking: ______Awarded: Yes No

If Awarded:

Applicant Contacted: Yes No Applicant Accepted Award: Yes No Date: ______