South Carolina Association of Colleges & Employers

SCACE is pleased to offer its members two Professional Development Scholarships in the amount of up to $500 per scholarship. The scholarship is to be used for fees toward a local, regional, or national conference, or the NACE Management Leadership Institute.

The scholarship is intended to further the professional growth and development of our members, while defraying the cost for members who might not otherwise be able to attend a meeting of this nature due to tight budget constraints. Money from this scholarship may be used to pay (up to $500) registration and/or expenses.

Eligibility Requirements:

* You must be a current member of SCACE.

* You must be requesting to attend a local, regional, or national conference, or the Leadership Institute, associated with your primary duties and responsibilities.

To Apply:

* Submit an essay (minimum 2 pages, typed, double-spaced), on the benefits you will receive from this experience and how it relates to your current position.

* Attach a cover sheet to your essay with your name, institution, address and phone number

* Mail applications to: Corey Feraldi, Career Services, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 or e-mail to coreyf@usca.edu or fax to (803) 641-3652.

DEADLINE: MARCH 1

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

* Your commitment to the career services profession.

* Your achievements to date.

* The reasons why you believe you would benefit from this experience.

* Any other information you believe makes you a strong candidate for the scholarship.

Please Note: It is the responsibility of the scholarship winner to collect their scholarship. Recipients must indicate which conference the funds will be used. Funds will not be given for a conference that is already being funded by the recipient's place of work. Funds are meant to be used when funding by the recipient’s employer are not available. Registration forms and cost receipts must be submitted to SCACE for reimbursement. Recipients must collect and use the scholarship within one year from the date it is awarded or it will expire.

For additional information, contact Corey Feraldi at (803) 641-3280

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be a current member of SCACE.

You must be requesting to attend a local, regional, or national conference, or the Leadership Institute, associated with your primary duties and responsibilities.

Mail Essay and Applications to:

Corey Feraldi

Career Center Director
University of South Carolina - Aiken

471 University Parkway

Aiken, SC 29801

Phone: 803-641-3440

FAX: 803-6413652

Email: coreyf@usca.edu

Testimonial For NACE MLI:

"I attended the NACE Management Leadership Institute with the goal of preparing myself for broader, more managerial responsibilities. And the MLI gave me just what I was looking for - practical guidance in areas such as budgeting, strategic planning, and supervision that I had identified as weakness areas, along with a vision of how I can build on my strength areas to become an effective leader. I already find myself using what I learned in the leadership roles I have, and I feel more confident in taking on others. Plus I developed a great network - it's amazing how much you can learn from your colleagues during the week and how that translates into a renewed excitement for what we do. For those who have the chance to attend, this is one professional development event that will enhance both your own career development and your contribution to the career services profession."

--Rebecca Cody, USC

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