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FROM: Rebecca Maddas RE: Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Sent: 9/21/2020 10:38:13 AM
To: Students, Faculty, Staff

The Department of Education at Cal U has a four-year scholarship opportunity for incoming high school students with a drive to excel and a desire to enter the field of education. Applications for the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education Scholarship are now being accepted for the fall 2021 semester. The annual scholarship includes the cost of academic tuition and on-campus housing.

Rutledge Institute Scholars will:

Work alongside professional educators in various settings, including the on-campus early childhood education center and local elementary schools.
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Grades PreK-4 Education, plus Pennsylvania teaching certification and the Integrative STEM Education Endorsement.
Be a part of a living-learning community to develop collaboration and leadership skills.
Explore innovations in teaching and learning through enrichment, including research and a three-week summer program.

Criteria for applying to become a Rutledge Institute Scholar can be found on the Cal U website at: www.calu.edu/rutledge. Application forms are also available via the website.

Applications submitted to the program director, Dr. Rebecca Maddas, by December 15, 2020 will receive first consideration for the Fall 2021 semester.

Thank you for your assistance in helping us reach potential Rutledge Scholars by sharing this information with high school students, families, and teachers. Inquiries about the program or application process can be directed to the program director or RutledgeProgram@calu.edu.

Dr. Rebecca Maddas
Associate Professor
Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education, Program Director
724-938-4494 maddas@calu.edu

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