Awards & Scholarships

Awards/Scholarships Available through IAGC

The Carol Morreale Scholarship

This $1000 award was recently established in memory of Carol Morreale, an educator, early member, and tireless advocate for gifted children. Funded through memorial donations, this scholarship was created to recognize excellence in children. The award will be given to a student in grades 1 through 8 who has demonstrated excellence in language arts or math. Financial need will also be a consideration.
Deadline for applications has been extended to Sept. 15.

The Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award
This award program is designed to recognize distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts, in children grades 3 through 6. One child per state can be named a Nicholas Green Distinguished Student and that winner receives a $500 U.S. savings bond and an NAGC Certificate of Excellence. 
Deadline for applications has been extended to Sept. 15. 
Selection Procedure | Application
 

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We need your support NOW.

August 10, 2010
Dear IAGC Friends,

Very few of us have remained unaffected by the recent economic woes, and that includes non-profit organizations like IAGC. However, our mission of improving the world of gifted children continues and we remain especially committed to offering scholarship opportunities to students in need.

For several years we have offered the Carol Morreale Scholarship for students in memory of our wonderful friend and colleague, and this year we are again offering the Nicholas Green Award. These student awards are critical to providing educational opportunities to gifted young people whose families are struggling financially.

Please consider a donation to IAGC toward one of our student scholarships. You needn't be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet to help. As in the fable of the crow dropping pebbles in the jar, each little bit helps us to get closer to the goal. Be a part of putting huge smiles on the faces of these talented kids. Your help would be warmly appreciated as IAGC reaches out to gifted students all across Illinois.

Thank you for your consideration,

Please send your donation by October 1, 2010, so that we can present a scholarship to two deserving children at our next IAGC Convention, February 6-8, 2011. Donations are deductible to the extent that they are allowed by the law.

SEND YOUR DONATION TO:

IAGC Office

% Scholarships

800 E. Northwest Hwy, Suite 610

Palatine, IL 60074

ANY amount would be helpful.

____$10    ____$25    ____$50    ____$100    ____ Other

USE DONATION FOR:

____ Carol Morreale Scholarship

____ Nicholas Green Scholarship

____ Either Scholarship

INCLUDE Your Name and address.

To download the form, click here.

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The Illinois Association for Gifted Children Scholarship

This award was established in 1996 by IAGC to provide financial support for those who wish to enhance their understanding in the area of educating gifted children. Two scholarships will be awarded each year to parents, teachers, or other school staff members who work with gifted children. The award is for a $150 tuition voucher - good for use toward the IAGC Convention. Deadline for applications is Oct. 1.

Selection Procedures | Application

The Ruth Wright Professional Development Scholarship

This award was established in 1996 and will provide financial support to members of IAGC who currently work in the area of gifted education. Named for early founder and first IAGC president, Ruth Wright, this award is for a $200 tuition voucher good for use toward the IAGC Convention. Deadline for applications is Oct. 1.

Selection Procedures | Application

Promising Projects Award

In 2002, IAGC established this award for members in order to show monetary support for projects created by teachers of gifted children. These projects must be specifically designed and differentiated to meet the needs of gifted students and may be used to purchase materials or pay for field trips and related expenses. One or more awards will be given each year, not to exceed a total of $500. Deadline for applications is Nov. 1.

Selection Procedures | Application

Distinguished Service Award

The Illinois Association for Gifted Children will present the Distinguished Service Award each year to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of gifted education and to the development of the organization. This award is given to an individual who has been in the field for more than ten years and has shown evidence of making major contributions with lasting impact on the field of gifted education. These contributions must have been ongoing and must demonstrate a continued commitment over time. (Current IAGC board members are not eligible for the award.) Deadlne for applications is Nov. 1.

Selection Procedures | Application

ALL AWARD WINNERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED AT THE ANNUAL IAGC CONVENTION.