The P. Buckley Moss Society initiated the Judith Cary Scholarship in 1999. It is awarded to a student who is working either full time or part time toward special needs certification or an undergraduate or graduate degree in some field of Special Education.

Judy Cary retired after teaching home economics for 25 years at Ramsey High School in Ramsey, Illinois. For years she served as the membership recruitment coordinator of the P. Buckley Moss Society. She attended every Moss Convention, every trip the Society sponsored, and numerous gallery shows when P. Buckley Moss was making personal appearances. She was also a willing volunteer for many different tasks before her sudden death on January 16, 1998.

Initial funding for this scholarship was provided through donations by Judy’s friends and an auction of a print donated by P. Buckley Moss with framing donated by The Country Framer Gallery. Also, Judy’s Society renewal brooches, generously donated by her family, were sold through a silent auction.

Nominations for the Judith Cary Scholarship can be made only by members of the P. Buckley Moss Society.

Judy Cary Scholarship Brochure and Application (PDF document)

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS:

• $1,000 award to one student who is pursuing either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Special Education.

• Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Every applicant will be considered regardless of financial need. Criteria include:

• Nomination by a P. Buckley Moss Society member (brief letter from nominator stating relationship is optional).
• Completion of a minimum of two years of undergraduate work. Transcripts must be provided to verify this.
• Proof of acceptance into a specific program to teach special needs students, i.e., letter from a counselor, dean, or administrator.
• Two letters of recommendation, one academic and one personal (not from a relative).
• A short essay detailing school/community/work activities and achievements.
• An essay of 250-500 words discussing career goals, teaching philosophies, reasons for choosing this career, and ways in which you plan to make a difference in the lives of special needs students.

DEADLINES:
Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31 and should be returned to the Society office at the below address.

APPLICATION:
You can download a scholarship application or request one by contacting the Society office:

Judy Cary Scholarship Brochure and Application (PDF document)

P. Buckley Moss Society
20 Stoneridge Dr, Suite 102
Waynesboro, VA 22980
tele: (540) 943-5678
fax: (540) 949-8408
email: society@mosssociety.org

Notification and Fund Distribution:
Scholarship recipients will be notified by telephone by May 1 informing them of the scholarship, the amount, and the conditions. A check in the amount of the scholarship award will be issued in the name of the student to the college or university which the recipient will be attending. The recipients will furnish the committee with the recipients' proof of acceptance into the degree program by June 1. Checks will be available after August 1.