KATIE SIBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2026 APPLICATION

KATIE SIBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2026 APPLICATION
The purpose of this scholarship is to foster the acquisition and improvement of skills necessary to provide high quality educational opportunities to students who are blind or visually impaired. In a typical year, the Katie Sibert Committee awards up to $6,000 divided among qualified applicants. These scholarships may be used to attend CTEBVI conferences, provide training, purchase books, materials and/or equipment. Scholarships awarded must be used as stated in the application. The application deadline is January 30, 2026. Winners will be notified by February 10, 2026.

KATIE SIBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2026 APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS
- All applicants must be current members of CTEBVI at the time the application is submitted.
- Transcribers must be actively transcribing.
- Educators must have a credential in the education of students with visual impairments or be enrolled in a program to earn such a credential.
- Para-educators must be actively supporting the educational and literacy needs of children with visual impairments.
- Prior recipients will only be considered if more than five years have passed since a previous award.
- No sitting or pending board member is eligible to apply for or to receive a scholarship award made by the organization.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Completed Application Packet must be received on or before the January 30, 2026 deadline.
- Cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications and/or experience in transcribing or educating students who are blind or visually impaired.
- One current (within the past 12 months) letter of recommendation as follows:
TRANSCRIBERS must have one letter of recommendation from their group or agency on letterhead.

EDUCATORS must have one letter of recommendation (e.g., principal, college professor)

PARA-EDUCATORS must have one letter of recommendation (e.g., TVI, general education teacher
LETTERS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Professional and/or volunteer experiences of the applicant relevant to the field of visual impairment.
- Certificates or credentials held by the applicant.
- Honors or awards received by the applicant.
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Describe how the scholarship will be used. Include a breakdown line-by-line item of expenditures: (e.g., training, registration costs, transportation, and lodging)*
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The following are not reimbursed: Membership dues, internet access, transportation costs for travel under 50 miles, and outside expenses.

If your request for the scholarship is $600.00 or above, you will be required to submit your social security number prior to obtaining funds. Deadline: January 30, 2026
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KATIE SIBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2026 APPLICATION

LETTERS SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

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