• E-mail
• Print
• Comment
• Font Size
• Digg
• del.icio.us
• Discuss article

The University of Scranton and Bisk Education Award Scholarships to Foster Development of the Nation's Most Promising Teachers

Posted on: Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 09:01 CDT

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Scranton and Bisk Education, Inc., are pleased to announce the first recipients of the Bisk Foundation Scholarship, which recognizes and rewards teachers who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to social justice. This prestigious scholarship awards financial support to master's degree students enrolled in the Scranton Education Online (SEOL) program.

Up to eight students per year will receive the scholarship - four in the Fall A session and four in the Spring A session. Within each session, two scholarships are available for students entering the Curriculum and Instruction program and two for those entering the Educational Administration program.

Each scholarship will continue through future sessions as long as the recipient remains a qualified SEOL student in good standing. Equivalent to one-quarter of the total tuition costs, the scholarship is currently valued at $3,465 for Curriculum and Instruction and $3,754 for Educational Administration, and will be adjusted to reflect any future tuition increases.

The first three winners of the Bisk Foundation Scholarship are: Curriculum and Instruction - Christine D. Brewster of Suffolk, Virginia, is a math teacher in Suffolk Public Schools. She also participates in after-school tutoring programs to support students requiring extra help in their studies. - Susan Traurig of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, is a fourth-grade teacher in the Propel Charter School and has also worked in the Blackhawk School District. She was employed as a medical lab technician for 13 years before a desire to help young people and her community led her to embark on a teaching career. Educational Administration - Tara Ross-Salman of Hartsdale, New York, is a guidance counselor at Lakeland Regional High School in Westchester County. She plans to leverage her Scranton degree to land a director of guidance position.

"We are proud to partner with The University of Scranton in helping advance the professional development of some of our nation's most accomplished teachers," said Nathan M. Bisk, founder and chairman of Bisk Education, which is the parent company of University Alliance Online.

"In addition to possessing an outstanding academic record, each scholarship recipient must demonstrate how he or she has made a positive impact on the lives of others," noted Mr. Bisk. "Our winners represent the very best of their field; they are committed to making a real difference in the world, and we're honored to be able to help them in their journey."

Scholarship Candidates Encouraged to Apply Now for Upcoming Sessions

The University of Scranton is now accepting applications for the Spring A 2008 session scholarships. All applicants must complete and submit a Bisk Foundation Scholarship form by the program deadline, which is the first weekday of December for the Spring A session or the first weekday of August for the Fall A session.

Eligible applicants must be accepted as a first-time SEOL student in the Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Administration program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better from a regionally accredited undergraduate or graduate university. Applicants must also submit a presentation on how they have made a positive difference in the lives of others. This presentation may either be written or submitted as a video or audio recording, and may also include supporting documentation such as newspaper clippings or testimonials.

Log on to http://www.uscranton.com/tuition_scholarship.asp for more information and to download an application form.

About The University of Scranton

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition since 1888. It is ranked among the top 10 Master's Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education as well as the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

About University Alliance Online

University Alliance Online, with more than 300,000 enrollments to date, is America's largest exclusive provider of online certificate and degree programs from the nation's leading universities including The University of Scranton, Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame, Tulane University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Saint Leo University, Regis University, Jacksonville University, the University of South Florida and Florida Institute of Technology. Program offerings include a broad range of professional certificates, as well as associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees.

The University of Scranton and Bisk Education, Inc.

CONTACT: Natalie Speechley, Director of Marketing Services, UniversityAlliance Online, +1-800-404-7355, ext. 650

Web site: http://www.bisk.com/http://www.uscranton.com/tuition_scholarship.asp

Source: PRNewswire

More News in this Category