Empowering Careers Through the Soliant Special Education Scholarship
We are awarding $5,000 to help a special education professional advance their career, enhance their expertise, and empower them to continue making a meaningful change in the lives of their students.
Supporting Special Education Professionals
Special education professionals face persistent challenges amid staffing shortages and growing demands. While solving these challenges requires broader changes, we’re focusing on what we can do now: supporting special ed professionals while raising awareness of this issue.
While solving these challenges requires broader changes, we’re focusing on what we can do now to support dedicated professionals and raise awareness of these issues.
The Growing Need and the Challenges Faced by the Special Education Workforce
The demand for special education professionals is growing at nearly 4x faster than the number of students identified for services. (Source: NCES Digest of Education Statistics)
Empower Your Career
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2025
How to Apply for the Soliant Special Education Scholarship
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
1. Confirm Your Eligibility
Ensure you are either a special education professional currently employed in a K-12 educational setting or an individual pursuing a relevant degree in special education. Proof of employment or enrollment is required if you are selected.
2. Submit Your Application
Fill out the online application form and attach your resume. After your application and resume are reviewed, a member of our team may contact you to request additional materials. Be sure to check your email regularly for updates and respond promptly.
3. Review Process
A selection committee will review all applications, considering key factors such as your passion for serving students with disabilities, dedication to special education, commitment to career growth, and the positive impact you aim to make.
4. Notification
If additional information is needed, we will contact you via the email provided in your application. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by March 14, 2025.
FAQs
Have questions? Learn more about eligibility, the application process, and more.
Eligible applicants include special education professionals currently employed in a K-12 educational setting or individuals pursuing a relevant degree in special education. Proof of employment or enrollment is required.
Eligible roles include:
- Special Education Teacher
- Educational Diagnostician
- School Psychologist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Behavior Analyst
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Special Education Program Director
- Resource Specialist
Applicants pursuing degrees such as a Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education, or related fields like School Psychology or Speech-Language Pathology, are also considered eligible.
The scholarship can be used to cover expenses related to advancing your career as a special education professional, such as tuition, certifications, training, workshops, or other professional development opportunities.
You can apply by submitting an online application through our website. You'll need to provide proof of employment or enrollment, a 500-word essay explaining how the scholarship will benefit your career and students, and a letter of recommendation.
Your essay should detail how receiving this scholarship will enhance your professional skills and positively impact the students you currently serve or will work with in the future. We also encourage you to share your personal background, what led you to pursue a career in special education, and what fuels your passion for this field. Highlighting these elements will provide a clear picture of your dedication and commitment to making a lasting impact on your students and the profession.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is January 31, 2025. Be sure to submit your application and all required materials by this date. Applicants will be notified of their status via email by March 14, 2025, following the review process.
A selection committee will review all applications. Recipients will be chosen based on several key factors, including their passion for serving students with disabilities, dedication to special education, commitment to career growth, and the positive impact they aim to make in the lives of their students.
No, the scholarship is intended to support professional development within the special education field and must be used for educational and professional advancement purposes only.
Yes, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply during any future scholarship cycles.
Question not listed?
Contact us at [email protected].
Support Your Special Education Journey
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025