SPCSD Brehm Scholarship Application

Brehm Scholarship Application
(Ten Awarded)

Students seeking to become Brehm Scholars should complete this application form and submit it by March 1*. NOTE: This is a one-year program of guided research with a faculty mentor with a follow-up symposium presentation the fall following the award year.

Applicant Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate students admitted to the Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders.
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Interest in working with a faculty mentor on an individual research project related to serving children, adolescents and/or adults with special needs.
If awarded, the recipient will:
- Complete a year-long research project in collaboration with a faculty mentor from the Department of Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Disseminate research at EMU’s Undergraduate or Graduate Research Conference
- Attend Brehm summer course in the summer prior to their Brehm research year
- Attend three Brehm Scholar meetings over the course of their Brehm research year
- Complete final Brehm project (as determined by Brehm Center Director) by June of their Brehm research year, to be posted on EMU’s Digital Commons
- Attend and participate in Brehm Symposium in Fall 2026
To apply, please submit:
1. An essay (500 words maximum) explaining the following
  - How do you hope to impact the field of special education or communication sciences & disorders?
  - How will becoming a researcher help you accomplish your goals?
  - How do your goals align with the mission of the Brehm Center?
  - When we read your essay, our primary focus will be your ideas and not the quality of your writing.
2. One faculty recommendation. You will need to identify a faculty member in the department to provide a supporting recommendation.

Applicant Responsibilities

Please submit the following using this online application process.

If you have any questions regarding the Delores Soderquist Brehm Endowed Scholarship, please contact:

Rebecca Louick
Brehm Center Director
(Please email, first)
107 Porter
734.487.2769
rlouick@emich.edu

* You will likely find out if you are awarded a Brehm scholarship in April. If you are not selected, you will also be notified at that time.
I acknowledge the expectations and responsibilities if selected as a Brehm Scholar.*

I acknowledge the expectations and responsibilities if selected as a Brehm Scholar, including the mandatory meeting requirements.

Information about you
First Name*
Last Name*
EMU e-mail Address*
EMU Student ID*
Beginning with "E"
Please use your EMU email address.
Class Standing*
When do you expect to graduate?*
Local Residence Information
Street Address*
Street Address Line 2
City*
State / Province*
Zip / Postal Code*
Phone Number (Home)
Phone Number (Cell)
Permanent Residence Information (if different from above)
Permanent Street Address
Permanent Street Address Line 2
Permanent City
Permanent State / Province*
Permanent Zip / Postal Code

Your academic work
Which program are you in?*
Major 1*
Minor 1
Major 2
Minor 2
Major 3
Minor 3
Are you an International Student?*

NoYes
You answered "Yes". What is your Nationality?*
Name of a faculty member who will attest to your qualifications for this scholarship. *

First NameLast Name
Their EMU email address:*
NetID@emich.edu
Please use their EMU email address.
Please attach your essay explaining what your research interests are and how you hope to impact the field of special education or communication sciences & disorders, here. Again, it is your ideas that matter most to us:*

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