Edna
Aimes Scholarships for 2008-2009
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HISTORY
The Edna Aimes Scholarship is awarded annually by the Mental Health
Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS). It is named for
Edna Gentry Aimes, who bequeathed funds to MHANYS for the scholarship
in 1965. Ms. Aimes was a pioneer in mental health work in Columbia
County. She served as the charter member and first president of
the Columbia County Mental Health Society, and as regional vice-president
and secretary of the board of the New York State Mental Health
Association.
These
scholarships are open to juniors, seniors, and matriculated graduate
students attending school in New York State on a full-time basis,
and majoring in a mental health-related field to prepare for a
career in mental health. You must be a New York State resident
and demonstrate financial need.
AMOUNT
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Two individual scholarships for tuition in the amount of $2,500
apiece, plus travel expenses up to $100 for scholarship winners
to attend MHANYS Annual Awards Dinner in October 23, 2008.
PURPOSE
To encourage the education of individuals to assist in the prevention
and treatment of mental illnesses, the promotion of mental health,
and the empowerment of adults, children, and families whose lives
have been affected by mental illnesses.
QUALIFICATIONS
NEEDED
1. Must be in the third or fourth year of a college undergraduate
program, or matriculated in a graduate program in New York State;
attending full-time, and majoring in a mental health-related field
in preparation for a career in mental health as outlined in the
Purpose
2. Must be a legal resident of New York State
MATERIALS
NEEDED (Must submit 2 copies of complete information
as listed below)
-
Completed
application form
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Personal statement in 500 words or less
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Completed 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
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Statement of current means of support (e.g. scholarship, work
study, employment, family)
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Work experience, including a copy of current résumé
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Extracurricular activities and/or community service
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One copy of college transcripts (mailed to MHANYS directly by
the college)
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Two personal recommendations from people who know you as a college
student, or from mental health-related employers (mailed to
MHANYS directly by the recommendation writer)
Deadline
for application submission: MAY 2, 2008
**
NOTE: Please follow directions
carefully. If we do not receive TWO COPIES of
all materials, the application will not be considered for the
scholarship. **
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