Awards

This $500 scholarship is sponsored by FASS. The following criteria must be met by each applicant:

• Attends a Florida college
• Has successfully completed required developmental reading and/or writing class(es)

The following documents must be included in the application packet:

• This scholarship application.
• Up-to-date college transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation (one from his/her reading/writing instructor)
• Typed essay (300-500 words) describing how reading a specific book has changed the applicant’s life. The essay must list the name of the book and the author and must focus on that one book. The essay should be typed double spaced as a Word document in size 12 font. E-mail a copy of the essay to susan.wessner@tcc.fl.edu.
• Photograph or photo file in jpg format and signed release at the bottom of application page.
  

Award Amount: $500

This $500 scholarship is sponsored by FASS and will be given to a deserving developmental mathematics student at FASS’s annual conference. The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Attends a Florida college
• Has successfully completed at least one developmental math class with an A or B grade
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

The following documents must be included in the application packet:

• This scholarship application.
• Up-to-date college transcript.
• One letter of recommendation from one of the applicant’s developmental math instructors or math lab learning specialists.
• Typed essay (300-500 words) describing how a developmental mathematics course has changed the applicant’s outlook towards math and its relevance to their life. Additionally, e‐mail a copy of your narrative to susan.wessner@tcc.fl.edu
• Photograph or photo file in jpg format and signed release at the bottom of the application page.

Award Amount: $500

Do you know someone who stands out in the field of developmental education or is dedicated to student success? If so, nominate them for the FASS Outstanding Educator Award. This award is traditionally presented during the association’s annual conference. The outstanding educator will be selected based on his or her demonstrated excellence in the areas described below.

The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Must be a person whose work exemplifies the philosophy of service and support for student success.
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching or appropriate professional skills (e.g., counseling, tutoring, and administration) with students.

• Must show responsiveness to individual students and commitment to professional growth.
• Each nominee must be a current member of FASS.

The following documents must be included in the application packet:

• This award application.
• Typed biographical sketch which includes the name of the person you are nominating, and the institution and title/position of nominee. The document should also include your nominee’s role in developmental education or student success. Additionally include outstanding achievements in each of the following: (a) teaching/other professional skills; (b) relationships with students; (c) professional developmental activities. The document should be typed double spaced as a Word document in size 12 font. Additionally, e-mail a copy of your document to susan.wessner@tcc.fl.edu.
• Photograph or photo file in jpg format and signed release at the bottom of the application page.

Award Amount: $500

Sponsored by FASS, the Student Success Essay Scholarship is awarded to the winning essay in the amount of $500 at the annual FASS Conference. The following criteria must be met by the applicant:

• Attends a Florida Community or State College
• Has successfully completed at least one developmental level courses.

The following documents must be included in the application packet:

• This scholarship application.
• Up-to-date college transcript.
• One letter of recommendation from one of the applicant’s developmental education instructors.
• Typed essay (300-500 words) on the topic of choice.  The essay should be typed double spaced as a Word document in size 12 font.  Additionally, e-mail a copy of your essay to susan.wessner@tcc.fl.edu.
• Photograph or photo file in jpg format and signed release at the bottom of the application page.

Award Amount: $500

Awarded to a member of FASS who is pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited institution.

Awarded annually at the FASS state conference

To be eligible:

• Must be employed (full-time or part-time) at a Florida college or university
• Must be a financial member of FASS
• Must have been admitted to a graduate program at a regionally accredited institution

Application process:

• Must submit a letter explaining how the scholarship will help achieve professional and/or personal goals
• Must submit resume
• Must show proof of admittance into a graduate program
• Must submit two letters of recommendations.
• Photograph or photo file in jpg format and signed release at the bottom of the application page.  Submit all of the above to the Awards Chair susan.wessner@tcc.fl.edu

Award process:
Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the institution

Award Amount: $1000